my 11 year old daughter had a mole removed on monday from her hip ,when the gp first looked at it he said he was not worried about it at all but after he had removed it he said he was going to send it off 4 testing ,does this mean he now thinks there is a problem or is this something that always happens
2007-02-15 04:13:44 · 10 answers · asked by Wendy B 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
He must do this if for no other reason than to cover himself
2007-02-15 04:21:27 · answer #1 · answered by bearbrain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting a biopsy on removed tissue is pretty standard. Most doctors will send in removed moles and other tissue for biopsy to be absolutely sure there is no cancer. My sister had a small growth removed from her forehead. The doctor really didn't think there was anything to worry about, but tested it anyway. When it came back positive, they had my sister get radiation treatments, and she is fine.
2007-02-15 04:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by Lillian L 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My brother ha a mole routinely removed three years ago it turned out to be cancerous. The doctor has to send them for tests and its because they do my brother is here. Be thankful your GP is doing there job and I'm sure at her age it will be benign.
2007-02-17 08:12:14 · answer #3 · answered by sm80 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This does always happen. Your GP will have the experience to give his opinion that it is nothing to worry about, but he is performing his duty to get a biopsy done on the mole to make absolutely sure. If you think about it, if he didn't do this you may doubt his decision. This way, he can make absolutely sure.
2007-02-18 21:03:25 · answer #4 · answered by KATHLEEN D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once had a mole removed and the doctor told me they always send it to be tested. If the doctor didn't think it was anything to worry about originaly it probably isn't.
Don't worry.
2007-02-16 10:14:14 · answer #5 · answered by Nicurious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its standard testing, if he thought that there was anything wrong he would have either sent you to a specialist or only removed part of the mole for testing.
2007-02-15 04:47:23 · answer #6 · answered by Jen G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an excellent rule of thumb, that all good doctors follow, If you take something from a patient send it to pathology for testing. Sounds like he is just following best practise, But you will for reassurance need to look out for the pathology report.
2007-02-18 10:16:58 · answer #7 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. It's just a routine test and he is ruling out any further possible health issues. It is a good thing. Wait for the results and be happy. Look after yourself
2007-02-18 20:29:04 · answer #8 · answered by Awl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I reckon its a routine thing GPs have to do. Almost positive, i wouldn't worry anyway
2007-02-15 04:20:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is just being absolutely careful.It is routine.Dont worry.
2007-02-15 04:20:01 · answer #10 · answered by SAMMY 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋