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Pathogenesis and origin of extragenital Müllerian carcinosarcoma: Evident or still vague?

G. A. KoussidisGyneeworks Cambridge Gynaecology Healthcare, Cambridge, UK;Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra General Hospital of Athens, Athens, GreeceCorrespondence[email protected]
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I. A. DouridasGyneeworks Cambridge Gynaecology Healthcare, Cambridge, UK;Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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M. SotiropoulouDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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E. KiosesDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
Page 427 | Published online: 08 May 2013

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