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Role of Psoriasis in the Development of Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Publish date: October 18, 2019

From the Department of Dermatology, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine/Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph, Michigan.

The author reports no conflict of interest.

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Role of Psoriasis in the Development of Merkel Cell Carcinoma

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