Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 44, Issue 5 , Pages 412-414 , September 2005

Unusual Case of Porocarcinoma of the Foot With No Clinically Evident Dermatologic Manifestations

  • Jordan S. Sheff, DPM

      Affiliations

    • Private practice, Newport, RI
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Jordan S. Sheff, DPM, 392 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840
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  • Donald B. MacDougall, MD

      Affiliations

    • Pathologist, Newport Hospital, Newport, RI

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PII: S1067-2516(05)00460-6

doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2005.07.001

Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 44, Issue 5 , Pages 412-414 , September 2005

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