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Role of Ultrasound at 70 MHz in Skin Cancer

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Ultrahigh-frequency ultrasound (UHFUS) evaluation, using a 70 MHz probe, allows a detailed ultrasound assessment of skin tumors. UHFUS is a noninvasive technique that can help in the differential diagnosis, surgical planning, and follow-up of patients with skin malignancies.

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    Teresa Oranges, Valentina Dini & Marco Romanelli

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Oranges, T., Dini, V., Romanelli, M. (2022). Role of Ultrasound at 70 MHz in Skin Cancer. In: Wortsman, X. (eds) Textbook of Dermatologic Ultrasound. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08736-3_15

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