Following an observation from the histopathology laboratory that far more sebaceous
naevi were received from the plastic surgeons than the dermatologists, we jointly
audited our practice to see whether there were significant differences. In the light
of these findings, and following a literature review, we met to agree consensus management.
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Published online: August 20, 2007
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© 2007 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
