Toe Punch Biopsy to Test for Malignant Melanoma | Auburn Medical Group

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07/09/23

Suspicious black or dark brown moles should be evaluated by a physician for possible need for biopsy which will determine if it is a skin cancer like malignant melanoma. Lesions like this one on the toe or other areas usually covered under clothing can go for long periods before being noticed because they do not cause any other symptoms.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology:
https://www.aad.org/public/spo....t-skin-cancer/learn-

FEATURES TO LOOK FOR:

Asymmetry

Border: irregular edges or a poorly demarcated border

Color: variation, often with tan, brown, black, and sometimes white, red or blue

Diameter: greater than 6 mm

Evolving: changing over time

This video is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. It is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for evaluation by your own doctor.

Photo Credits:
CDC/ Carl Washington, M.D., Emory Univ. School of Medicine; Mona Saraiya, MD, MPH

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