What is mole pathology test?

Performing a mole pathology test can help in the early diagnosis of skin cancer. Moles are caused by the accumulation of pigment-producing cells or melanocytes. Most moles are small, dark brown spots. Most people have between 10 and 40 moles on their bodies, which appear in childhood and adolescence. Most moles are naturally harmless and rare. It is important to diagnose skin cancer, especially malignant melanoma. They check with the pathology method and can determine whether they are cancerous.. When should we do mole pathology testing? Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer caused by the abnormal proliferation of melanocytes. The exact cause of melanoma is not known. But exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun or solarium can increase the risk of melanoma. Unfortunately, the prevalence of melanoma is increasing in people under 40 years old, especially in women. Knowing the symptoms of skin cancer can help to identify and control melanoma. The mole is different.. - Irregular and cut edges - Pale or very dark mole - Being shiny or waxy - Diameter greater than 6 mm - Exfoliation - Itching or even bleeding moles If your mole looks abnormal or has changed recently, we recommend that you see a doctor immediately.. Get tested? The pathology or pathology of a mole is a method to diagnose whether a mole is cancerous or non-cancerous. In general, the pathology of a mole includes the following steps: ### 1.... mole evaluation In the first step, the dermatologist evaluates the size, shape, color and general appearance of the mole.... If the appearance of your mole is abnormal, the doctor uses the next steps for a more accurate diagnosis... ### 2.... Dermoscopy Dermoscopy is a method in which the doctor examines the appearance of moles using a dermatoscope (a hand-held instrument for the careful examination of moles). If the mole looks abnormal or is suspected of being melanoma, the dermatologist uses a biopsy method to make a more accurate diagnosis. Examining the mole tissue sample under the microscope is called the analysis of cellular pathology characteristics. In addition, the pathology report shows whether the removed mole is primary melanoma or not... Mashhad