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Associations of cumulative sun exposure and phenotypic characteristics with histologic solar elastosis.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Nov 2010
Thomas Nancy E, Kricker Anne, From Lynn, Busam Klaus, Millikan Robert C, Ritchey Mary E, Armstrong Bruce K, Lee-Taylor Julia, Marrett Loraine D, Anton-Culver Hoda, Zanetti Roberto, Rosso Stefano, Gallagher Richard P, Dwyer Terence, Goumas Chris, Kanetsky Peter A, Begg Colin B, Orlow Irene, Wilcox Homer, Paine Susan, Berwick Marianne
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Solar elastosis adjacent to melanomas in histologic sections is regarded as an indicator of sun exposure, although the associations of UV exposure and phenotype with solar elastosis are yet to be fully explored. METHODS: The study included 2,589 incident primary melanoma patients with...
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