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Case-control study to identify melanoma risk factors in the Belgian population: the significance of clinical examination.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV - 1 May 2005
Nijsten T, Leys C, Verbruggen K, Verlinden V, Drieghe J, Stas M, Lambert J, DeGreef H, Garmyn M
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BACKGROUND: Although numerous studies have evaluated risk factors associated with cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM), no such study has been carried out in Belgium. OBJECTIVES: To identify individuals who are at high risk of developing malignant melanoma in Belgium, which could enhance the efficacy of screening interventions and avoid unnecessary skin inspections. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING/SUBJECTS: We prospectively...
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