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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Circumscribed alopecia in malignant tumours or metastases.

Occurrence/EpidemiologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Rarely. Skin metastases occur in 3-5% of patients with metastatic tumors.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer