The so-called dysplastic nevus is not dysplastic at all

The so-called dysplastic nevus is not dysplastic at all

Authors

  • Raman Madan Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
  • Sheng Chen Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, Lake Success, NY, USA

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Published

2013-01-31

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Madan R, Chen S. The so-called dysplastic nevus is not dysplastic at all. Dermatol Pract Concept. Published online January 31, 2013:1-2. doi:10.5826/dpc.0301a01

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