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Association between germ cell tumours, large numbers of naevi, atypical naevi and melanoma.
Melanoma research - 1 Apr 2001
Avril M F, Chompret A, Verne-Fourment L, Terrier-Lacombe M J, Spatz A, Fizazi K, Bressac-de Paillerets B, Demenais F, Théodore C
Abstract excerpt
Identifying groups of subjects at high risk for the development of melanoma is crucial for the early diagnosis of curable tumours. In the present study, we performed a skin examination in a group of 63 patients followed up after treatment of germ cell tumours (GCTs) who were referred to the dermatologist for multiple pigmented cutaneous spots. Forty-nine patients bearing a great number of naevi or atypical naevi...
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