Capecitabine-induced acral and mucosal hyperpigmentation
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0378-6323
DOI: 10.4103/ijdvl.ijdvl_594_16