Basal cell carcinoma: Topical therapy versus surgical treatment
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery
سال: 2012
ISSN: 2210-836X
DOI: 10.1016/j.jssdds.2012.06.002