Histology of a birthmark

First of all, you need to understand what the histology of a mole is. To conduct it, you must take special tissue tests, which are carried out using a microscope. Such a study is recommended for all those who have a nevus that can become a malignant tumor. In case the results of the study show that there are cancer cells in the tissues, the doctor will prescribe a certain treatment. Usually, such moles are removed immediately.

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Indications

In what case is it necessary to carry out the histology of the mole?

1. If you accidentally injured the formation, especially if it protruded above the skin.
2. If the nevus begins to grow intensively.
3. In the case when plaque-like spots begin to appear on the background of formation.
4. When there are pain or a mole begins to itch.
5. If the nevus wrinkles or began to peel off.
6. When there is bleeding.
7. In the case when the mole begins to change its color.
8. If the structure of the nevus changes.

Is it possible to remove a mole without histology?

Without histology, it is not recommended to remove moles, especially if there is a suspicion of the possibility of developing a tumor. But, as a rule, ordinary nevi, which are not considered melanomopods, can be treated without passing biopsy tissue. They are usually removed in such a way that you can give some of the received material to a histology after the operation and find out everything about the nevus.

If there is a risk that the birthmark at any time develops into a malignant one, it is necessary to pass all the tests to the dermatologist without fail, and then, after receiving the results, contact the oncologist. It is the latter and chooses the method of removal that will work in your particular case.

Histology of the removed mole

Even small moles, barely visible on the human body, can be dangerous to your health. That's why doctors recommend checking them from time to time. In case you started to notice any changes in the nevus (in size, shape, color), if the mole began to itch or hurt, you must immediately pass the appropriate tests. Sometimes a person simply wants to get rid of a hanging or sick birthmark that can interfere with normal life or worsen the appearance of the skin. In this case, the histology is not always performed before the operation. But during removal the doctor will take from you a small amount of tissue from the nevus and send it for analysis. Later the results can show whether your education was benign or malignant.

How does the histological examination of a mole?

The histology of the birthmark is necessarily performed in a specially equipped laboratory before or after the nevus has been removed. After excision, the doctor receives the material, which is placed in a special solution and is delivered to the laboratory. There, the lab technician places the cloth on the glass and stains it. After a while, the pathologist examines the material under a microscope to tell if the mole is malignant or not. The histological examination of the mole can be carried out:

1. If you received a referral from a specialist.
2. If there is a doctor's recommendation, even without direction.
3. If you want to get results.

Many clinics perform a histology free of charge, if you have a direction on your hands.

How much is the histology of the mole?

As a rule, the analysis in the laboratory is not very long. The standard times for histology is a week. But it is worthwhile to understand that the timing of the histological examination of the birthmark is highly dependent on the clinic itself, its popularity, the number of patients in this hospital. If you have chosen a large private clinic, you can be sure that you will get the result faster.

Results of histological examination

So what do you learn when you make a histological examination of a birthmark? The main thing is that the doctor will be able to determine whether the mole is benign or malignant. Remember that you can not decipher the result of the histology of the birthmark by yourself, so be sure to go with him to the doctor who prescribed the direction. It should also be aware that to date, oncology has four degrees. Tumors in the early stages are treated much faster and more efficiently.

What if the histology of the mole is bad?

If your result is positive, do not worry, but immediately take appropriate measures. Obligatory procedure in this case is the removal of a mole. But, even if the analysis did not show cancer cells in the tissues, it is recommended to get rid of the nevus nevertheless. The operation is performed in any clinics or in cancer centers. You yourself can decide where to remove the nevus, but try to choose clinics with a good reputation. In this case, you do not have to do anything before or after the operation itself, and its length depends on the chosen method.

You can delete it in several ways:

1. Radio wave surgery.
2. Laser removal.
3. The surgical way.
4. Electrocoagulation.

The cost of surgery usually includes the price of a histological analysis.

Remember, if the malignant birthmark is not removed in time, the cancer cells will spread throughout the body and this can give rise to metastases. Sometimes after removal nevus appears again. In this case, you must again come to the doctor for an examination.