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Summary 1277 surgically removed pigmented lesions sent to South Western Area Pathology Services (SWAPS) serving a demographicaly well defined area of about 240,000 inhabitants during a 4½ year period were reviewed. Of these 72 were malignant melanoma and 14 were interpreted as dysplastic naevi. The sex, age and site distribution are presented.
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