Skin Cancer, Melanoma

References

Citations

1. Paek SC, et al. (2008). Cutaneous melanoma. In K Wolff et al., eds., Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 7th ed., vol. 1, pp. 1134–1157. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical.

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Author:	Bets Davis, MFA	Last Updated: December 5, 2008
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology
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