alexandra

Thank you so much for all your replies. I really appreciate you took the time to read my report.

The derm is scheduling me for WLE. She referred me to a plastic surgeon and said no lymphnode biopsy is needed.

Thank you again for helping me to undersand the report.

Thank you so much for all your replies. I really appreciate you took the time to read my report.

The derm is scheduling me for WLE. She referred me to a plastic surgeon and said no lymphnode biopsy is needed.

Thank you again for helping me to undersand the report.

Thank you, Linda! Honestly, I don’t feel like being excited about the results. I’m happy, but I’m so exhausted and still stressed out I can’t think about anything else. I asked the dermatologist about the SNB and she said that I don't qualify. I’m checking with one more doctor to make sure, but I guess if they say no, there’s not much I can do. You have no idea how grateful I am for all the support I got from you and other people on the forum. You have been an amazing help for me. Thank you so much!

Thank you, Linda! Honestly, I don’t feel like being excited about the results. I’m happy, but I’m so exhausted and still stressed out I can’t think about anything else. I asked the dermatologist about the SNB and she said that I don't qualify. I’m checking with one more doctor to make sure, but I guess if they say no, there’s not much I can do. You have no idea how grateful I am for all the support I got from you and other people on the forum. You have been an amazing help for me. Thank you so much!

Thank you, Linda. I was so stressed out with today's visit. I had all my questions written down, but didn't ask most of them. I'm getting second opinion from another doctor. I'll get the WLE within 2 weeks. She said that I don't need the lymph node biopsy, but after reading so much on-line I really need a second opinion.

Thank you so much for replying to my post and giving me very useful information.

God Bless,

Alexandra

Thank you, Linda. I was so stressed out with today's visit. I had all my questions written down, but didn't ask most of them. I'm getting second opinion from another doctor. I'll get the WLE within 2 weeks. She said that I don't need the lymph node biopsy, but after reading so much on-line I really need a second opinion.

Thank you so much for replying to my post and giving me very useful information.

God Bless,

Alexandra

Hello Janner –

Here's the pathology report.

Micro examination: This excisional biopsy measured 9 x 6 x 1 mm. and is cut in three sections and submitted in toto. In parts of the lesion there are typical features of dysplastic nevus with lentigunous proliferation of nests and single atypical pigmented melanocytes along the dermo-epidermal junction with fibroplasias in the dermal papillae. However, there are areas in lesion of epithelioid pigmented melanocytes in the epidermis. There is some upward migration of single cells. As well as there are similar nests of atypical melanocytes infiltrating the papillary dermis with a dense infiltrate of lymphocytes and melanophages. The morphology is compatible with a malignant melanoma, level 2 invasion developing in a dysplastic nevus. The vertical height measurement is 0.47mm. and there is no ulceration. The lesion is completely excited in the plane of section examined. The mitotic index is two mitoses per 1mm. squared.

Diagnosis: Malignant melanoma developing in a dysplastic nevus, level 2 invasion, vertical height 0.47mm.

I was referred to a surgeon and will have WLE sometime in 2 weeks. The doctor said that it's an early stage and that I don't need the lymph biopsy. I'm also checking with another doctor to make sure I don't miss anything.

Today's visit was short and she didn't check for any other suspicious moles. She said to come back in 4 months and she'll examine my whole body. I'm really confused and not sure if this is good news.

Hello Janner –

Here's the pathology report.

Micro examination: This excisional biopsy measured 9 x 6 x 1 mm. and is cut in three sections and submitted in toto. In parts of the lesion there are typical features of dysplastic nevus with lentigunous proliferation of nests and single atypical pigmented melanocytes along the dermo-epidermal junction with fibroplasias in the dermal papillae. However, there are areas in lesion of epithelioid pigmented melanocytes in the epidermis. There is some upward migration of single cells. As well as there are similar nests of atypical melanocytes infiltrating the papillary dermis with a dense infiltrate of lymphocytes and melanophages. The morphology is compatible with a malignant melanoma, level 2 invasion developing in a dysplastic nevus. The vertical height measurement is 0.47mm. and there is no ulceration. The lesion is completely excited in the plane of section examined. The mitotic index is two mitoses per 1mm. squared.

Diagnosis: Malignant melanoma developing in a dysplastic nevus, level 2 invasion, vertical height 0.47mm.

I was referred to a surgeon and will have WLE sometime in 2 weeks. The doctor said that it's an early stage and that I don't need the lymph biopsy. I'm also checking with another doctor to make sure I don't miss anything.

Today's visit was short and she didn't check for any other suspicious moles. She said to come back in 4 months and she'll examine my whole body. I'm really confused and not sure if this is good news.

Oh, I forgot to add that I'm from Mississauga, ON. It's in Toronto area.

That's a great suggestion. I'll definitelydo that. Thank you!

That's a great suggestion. I'll definitelydo that. Thank you!