HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Causes Mole On Left Thigh That Is Growing In Size?

default
Posted on Tue, 19 Aug 2014
Question: Hello. I have a type of mole on my left thigh. Its has been there for almost a year. One day i notice it kind of small and hen grew quickly to the size a little smaller than a dime. It is slight raised and round. No pain. Any idea of what type it is and do i need to always monitor it.. Thank you
doctor
Answered by Dr. Deepika Patil (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
get removed

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,

Welcome to HealthcareMagic .

Having a mole is a normal phenomenon. Many have few and many may have more. Since in your cause it is quickly increasing in side with raised edges it goes more in favor of cancerous change as per me.

If any patient comes to me with such a complaint I advice them to get it removed surgically and send for histopathology (HPR)examination. HPR Is 100% diagnostic.

so I suggest its better to get it removed instead of waiting for it to grow as moles usually won't grow in size not even slowly at your age.

Hope I have answered your query . If any further queries are there I would love to help .

Regards
Dr.Deepika Patil


Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Deepika Patil

General Surgeon

Practicing since :2008

Answered : 745 Questions

Ask a specialist now
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Dermatologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Causes Mole On Left Thigh That Is Growing In Size?

Brief Answer: get removed Detailed Answer: Hi Sir, Welcome to HealthcareMagic . Having a mole is a normal phenomenon. Many have few and many may have more. Since in your cause it is quickly increasing in side with raised edges it goes more in favor of cancerous change as per me. If any patient comes to me with such a complaint I advice them to get it removed surgically and send for histopathology (HPR)examination. HPR Is 100% diagnostic. so I suggest its better to get it removed instead of waiting for it to grow as moles usually won't grow in size not even slowly at your age. Hope I have answered your query . If any further queries are there I would love to help . Regards Dr.Deepika Patil