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74 citations,
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12 citations,
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A neck lesion misdiagnosed as benign was later treated successfully with Mohs Micrographic Surgery.
3 citations,
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1 citations,
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Screening for iron levels in patients with hair loss may help find a genetic iron overload condition early.
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