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Should The Cyst Be Examined For Melanoma?

I was diagnosed with Stage IIIc melanoma and primary has not been found. I also have a subcutaneous hypodense nodule just to the right of midline in the upper back which was characterized as most likely representing a sebaceous cyst . Can there be the relation between the two? Should the cyst be examined for melanoma? Can it be the primary ?
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Hello and thanks for your question. Sebaceous cysts can easily be removed but they look and feel very different from a melanoma and are probably not related. However, if you are concerned about it you can ask your doctor to removed it to be sure. Good luck to you.
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Should The Cyst Be Examined For Melanoma?

Hello and thanks for your question. Sebaceous cysts can easily be removed but they look and feel very different from a melanoma and are probably not related. However, if you are concerned about it you can ask your doctor to removed it to be sure. Good luck to you.