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Comment
. 2010 Jul;12(4):391-3.
doi: 10.2353/jmoldx.2010.100059. Epub 2010 Jun 3.

The molecular classification of uveal melanocytic lesions: an important discovery in context

Robert Folberg  1
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Comment

The molecular classification of uveal melanocytic lesions: an important discovery in context

Robert Folberg. J Mol Diagn. 2010 Jul.

Abstract

This Commentary discusses a multi-gene expression assay for predicting metastasis in uveal melanoma.

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