Cancerous Moles Diagnosis, Prevention and More
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Diagnosis
Diagnosis of a cancerous mole involves a visual examination by a health care provider. They may perform a biopsy, removing a small piece of the mole for examination under a microscope. This testing can identify the presence or absence of cancer.
If cancer is present, a biopsy can help identify the type of malignancy. If a biopsy indicates the presence of a skin cancer other than basal cell carcinoma, imaging tests may be necessary to find out if the disease has spread.
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