Basal cell carcinoma in a port wine stain: a wolf in sheep's clothing?
Rare Pathological Conditions
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Abstract
A case of multifocal basal cell carcinoma over the chin and the lower lip which appeared in a port wine stain being treated with copper vapor laser therapy is presented.
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Basal cell carcinoma Port wine stainReferences
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