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Endometriosis Linked to Increased Risk for Melanoma
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Title Endometriosis Linked to Increased Risk for Melanoma
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/565091?src=rss
Description A large French cohort study provides the strongest evidence thus far of a positive association between a history of endometriosis and melanoma risk, as well as an association with fibroma. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Dermatology
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Date Nov 6, 2007
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