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Date:3/30/2009

the strategy correctly diagnosed 75 percent of the most difficult cases, which had previously been misdiagnosed. The technique also accurately diagnosed other difficult-to-diagnose moles, known as dysplastic and Spitz nevi.

"We have a test that can help patients and help clinicians who treat melanoma," said Kashani-Sabet. "With this added diagnostic tool we can shed light on lesions that are difficult to classify and diagnose."

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Contact: Susan Cohen scohen@pubaff.ucsf.edu 415-476-2557 University of California - San Francisco Source:Eurekalert

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