Article
Genetic counseling in melanoma.
Dermatologic therapy - 1 Jan 2000
Badenas Celia, Aguilera Paula, Puig-Butillé Joan A, Carrera Cristina, Malvehy Josep, Puig Susana
Abstract excerpt
Genetic counseling may be offered to families with melanoma and to individuals with multiple melanomas to better understand the genetic susceptibility of the disease, the influence of environmental factors, the inheritance of the risk, and behavior that decreases the risk of dying from melanoma, including specific dermatological follow-up such as total body photography and digital dermoscopy. Genetic testing may...
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