The Role of Microsatellites as a Prognostic Factor in Primary Malignant Melanoma

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OBJECTIVE: To determine the impact of microsatellites as a prognostic factor in primary cutaneous melanoma. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: Tertiary referral center. Patients A total of 504 patients with a history of primary melanoma observed for 2 years or having experienced a first relapse. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Overall survival (OS) and relapse-free survival (RFS). RESULTS: Forty-five patients...

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