“Stretching Dermoscopy” to Delineate the Margins of Basal Cell Carcinoma on Photodamaged Telangiectatic Skin
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dermoscopy, basal cell carcinoma, Mohs micrographic surgery, skin cancer, surgical marginsReferences
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