Physical exam of the skin for skin cancer

References

Citations

  1. American Cancer Society (2006). Cancer Facts and Figures 2006, pp. 1–56. Atlanta: American Cancer Society. Available online: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/STT/stt_0.asp.

  2. Altman JF, et al. (2000). A survey of skin cancer screening in the primary care setting. Archives of Family Medicine, 9(10): 1022–1027.


Author: Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPHLast Updated: January 11, 2007
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Randall D. Burr, MD - Dermatology

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