The role of biopsy in the management of patients with delusions of parasitosis: a retrospective chart review

Nancy W. Shena University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia, USACorrespondence[email protected]

Jon B. Suzicha University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Abby C. Willsb Department of Dermatology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Richard H. Flowersb Department of Dermatology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

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