Worried and confused by a lesion on right breast. I’ve had a small red mark for around 8 years. Slight bumpy feel but not a nodule. Nothing has shown up on regular mammograms. Also no doctor, radiographer etc has commented on it apart from one Consultant who asked how long it had been there. When I said years, it was dismissed as of no concern. However within the last month or so it has suddenly extended rapidly, so I was immediately referred by my GP on the fast track route. The GP looked through a Dermascope and had no idea what it was. The Specialist Dermatology Doctor said it had an unusual presentation and he couldn’t rule out cancer. Fortunately it has been removed within two weeks of me seeing my GP due to a cancellation appointment. At that point it was 15mm by 10mm (at widest point), and almost diamond in shape. Waiting for the results is awful, but I know that’s the same for everyone. Trying to keep myself sane. Just wondered if anyone had an experience of a legion which couldn’t be diagnosed with a Dermascope?
Hi purplebubbles and a very warm welcome to the group
It's not at all unusual for a specialist doctor not to be able to tell exactly what the lesion might be after examining it through a dermatoscope. A dermatoscope is essentially a powerful magnifying glass which enable the consultant to examine the lesion more closely.
I've had two lesions removed after being looked at through a dermatoscope. The first time the consultant didn't think it was anything to worry about but it turned out to be melanoma. The second time the consultant thought it could be a melanoma but it turned out to be just an atypical mole.
The only way to be absolutely sure what the lesion is, is for it to be removed and sent off to the pathology laboratories, which you've had done. How long were you told the wait for results would be?
Anne
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Yes unfortunately, that is the usual time to wait. Hopefully it'll turn out to be nothing.
"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
