Help with pathology. Radial growth phase and regression
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Help with pathology. Radial growth phase and regression

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    • January 13, 2019 at 9:19 am
    Pebbles2190
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    Hi everyone,

    I got a bit more information from my path report just wondering if someone knew a bit more.

    My nurse said it reached the reticular dermis but i dont understand how if it says in my report papillary dermis? I dont understand how if it was in radial growth phase and not vertical. Its so confusing.

    I had my mole for nearly 10 years, will this affect the chances of it spreading and alao will regression mean it is more likely to come back?

    Breslow: 0.4mm
    Type: superficial spreading
    Growth phase: radial
    Invasion: papillary dermis
    Mitotic rate: 0
    Regression: present

    I understand i am quite luck with the stage etc so feel okay about it just cant help these nagging worries.

    Thank you

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      • January 13, 2019 at 2:54 pm
      ed williams
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      Hi there Pebbles, I am sure that other might chime in but to keep you busy in the mean time here is the best video that I have come across explaining path reports from a Dr. in Boston. Good luck!!! Ed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wmeyNjFKQw

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