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Melanoma misdiagnosed as dysplatic nevus?
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Melanoma misdiagnosed as dysplatic nevus?

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    • February 21, 2017 at 5:04 am
    Melodygrace
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      Hi all,

      Has anyone here ever had a melanoma that was first misdiagnosed as a dysplastic nevus?  I had a dysplastic nevus removed last year.  It had to be sent in to UCSF for a second opinion because the first results were inconslusive.  This, combined with the fact that a dysplastic nevus looks similar to melanoma, has me wondering if it actually could misdiagnosed.  

      I know someone who had a mole removed six years ago, results came back as a spitz nevus.  They got a surgical excision and then got on with their life.  However, six years later, this person discovered a lump under their arm.  It turned out the spitz nevus diagnosis was wrong and it had been melanoma the whole time.  

      This made we wonder if this happens with dysplastic nevus moles as well. I have a family history of melanoma, so I am just a little concerned.  I did have the mole surgically excised when we found out it was dysplastic. 

      Just curious to hear if anyone has any personal experience with this.

      Thank you!

       

       

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        • February 21, 2017 at 4:28 pm
        jennunicorn
        Participant

          UCSF has some of the top dermapathologists in the country, so if they determined it to be dysplastic then that's what it is. I don't think it is common for it to be misdiagnosed as such anyway. I have friends and family members who have had dysplastic and severely displastic nevus removed and never had melanoma. I wouldn't stress out over it. Spitz is a whole different story, so try not to compare to your friend's experience.

          All the best,

            • February 22, 2017 at 1:08 am
            Melodygrace
            Participant

              Thank you, this helps put my mind at ease.  I tend to over analyze things.

              Best wishes to you 🙂 

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