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Sentinel lymph node biopsy in melanoma management: its significance and potential problems

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Saida, T. Sentinel lymph node biopsy in melanoma management: its significance and potential problems. Int J Clin Oncol 14, 483–484 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10147-009-0940-1

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