Physical examination of the skin for skin cancer

References

Citations

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Author:	Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH Carrie Henley	Last Updated: March 23, 2007
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Randall D. Burr, MD - Dermatology Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
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