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Is Lymph Node Swelling A Sign Of Melanoma?
Brief Answer:
Not melanoma
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
Just relax, these are common mole not melanoma.
Lymph node swelling is not the diagnostic criteria for melanoma.
If you are worried you can get these moles removed.
These can be removed with the use of a radio frequency ablator by a dermatologist.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Not melanoma
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
Just relax, these are common mole not melanoma.
Lymph node swelling is not the diagnostic criteria for melanoma.
If you are worried you can get these moles removed.
These can be removed with the use of a radio frequency ablator by a dermatologist.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Hi dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for getting back to me i am so scared i have the following questions
1. Lymph node is pea sized and moves around but isnt going away could this be a normal lymph node for me ? My fear is its cancerous maybe from melanoma somewere in my body could this be possible?
2. Mole i have attached another picture of a mole i got removed but now its like a red bump the pathology was benign but im scared its now cancerous ? Could this happen
3. Mestatic melanoma could i have this and its spread everywhere like to my lymph node as i read about a man that this happend to and his first symptom was a lymph node on neck im so worried
Also because i used tanning beds when i was younger but havent used them in years so im really scared about this as i know i wouldnt live long if it was melanoma ive also had some wide spread itching over body
Is it also nomal to have small spots and bumps in scalp as this has got me worried hope you can help me about my fears of mestastic melanoma ? And of this is possible
Ive had multiple blood tests etc all normal
Also ive attached another picture of my nailbeds as its not going away hope you can help me
Thanks for getting back to me i am so scared i have the following questions
1. Lymph node is pea sized and moves around but isnt going away could this be a normal lymph node for me ? My fear is its cancerous maybe from melanoma somewere in my body could this be possible?
2. Mole i have attached another picture of a mole i got removed but now its like a red bump the pathology was benign but im scared its now cancerous ? Could this happen
3. Mestatic melanoma could i have this and its spread everywhere like to my lymph node as i read about a man that this happend to and his first symptom was a lymph node on neck im so worried
Also because i used tanning beds when i was younger but havent used them in years so im really scared about this as i know i wouldnt live long if it was melanoma ive also had some wide spread itching over body
Is it also nomal to have small spots and bumps in scalp as this has got me worried hope you can help me about my fears of mestastic melanoma ? And of this is possible
Ive had multiple blood tests etc all normal
Also ive attached another picture of my nailbeds as its not going away hope you can help me
Brief Answer:
Not melanoma
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photographs.
Just relax it's totally normal.
A single lymph node that too pea size is of no significance.
Melanoma will also have other signs and symptoms like bleeding and pain in lesions.
Try to relax yourself.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Not melanoma
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photographs.
Just relax it's totally normal.
A single lymph node that too pea size is of no significance.
Melanoma will also have other signs and symptoms like bleeding and pain in lesions.
Try to relax yourself.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Ok thanks for reply im still panicking what about because i used sunbeds when i was younger in my teens does that mean i will definetly get melanoma skin cancer ? Please could you give me a detailed response as its my last question and im so worried also about my nails ? Thanks
Also meant to add I have pain in lymph nodes underarm could this be melanoma ? Could you answer this and my question regarding sunbeds in teens if I will definetly get this
Also because my widespread itching could it be melanoma that's causing all my symptoms and from sunbeds in teens
Forgot to add the mole I sent picture of looks like a white ring around it what is this ?
Also now my lymph node on neck is aching is this from touching it ?
Could u check this mole aswell hope you can help I'll leave a tip for u is possible
Also I meant to say I have some freckles/small dots that are black like tip of pen what are these ? I meant to put this all in my last question
Also meant to add I have pain in lymph nodes underarm could this be melanoma ? Could you answer this and my question regarding sunbeds in teens if I will definetly get this
Also because my widespread itching could it be melanoma that's causing all my symptoms and from sunbeds in teens
Forgot to add the mole I sent picture of looks like a white ring around it what is this ?
Also now my lymph node on neck is aching is this from touching it ?
Could u check this mole aswell hope you can help I'll leave a tip for u is possible
Also I meant to say I have some freckles/small dots that are black like tip of pen what are these ? I meant to put this all in my last question
Brief Answer:
Not melanoma
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Sun beds are used by a majority of population that doesn't mean that melanoma will happen to everyone.
I closely examined the photographs.
These are common mole.
Lymph node might have become painful due to repeated touching.
Just try to relax.
You are totally safe.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Not melanoma
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Sun beds are used by a majority of population that doesn't mean that melanoma will happen to everyone.
I closely examined the photographs.
These are common mole.
Lymph node might have become painful due to repeated touching.
Just try to relax.
You are totally safe.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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