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Spitzoid Melanoma – Second Review UCSF
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Spitzoid Melanoma – Second Review UCSF

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    • August 30, 2018 at 8:34 pm
    MMH
    Participant

      I am contemplating sending my pathology for a second look to UCSF. My pathology was Atypical Spitzoid classified as melnoma.  I had the wide excision, SLNB not recommended. 

      My reasoning for a second look is that spitzoid melanoma is rare, and they are specialists. I am at a great hospital in Baltimore, but have heard many people on this site suggest a second look from UCSF since they see these more frequently.  Any thoughts on this in terms of what information I may gain from doing so?  Is genetic testing sometimes a piece of this second analysis?  Basically, I want to be as armed as possible in the event this progresses.  

      Any guidance would be appreciated.  Thank you.       

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        • September 4, 2018 at 1:19 am
        pnwander27
        Participant

          Hi MMH,

          I can't help answer some of the specific quesitons you have, however I just contacted UCSF about sending my pathology slides down for a second opinion.

          I had a punch biopsy done which confirmed a junctional spitz nevus, however in a few days I'm going in to have a WLE done to remove more tissue as this type of nevus is commonly misdiagnosed. I'm from Canada and am hoping I will be able to send my pathology slides down for a second review. Our health care system is a little different up here.

          Since you are from the States it would probably be an easy process for you. I would definitely recommend doing so for peace of mind and just a second opinion altogether.

          Hoping someone else can maybe help answer those specific questions.

          Keep us posted!

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