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GYNAECOLOGY

Is quantification of lymphovascular space invasion useful in stage 1B2 cervical carcinomas?

J. ScurryHunter Area Pathology Service, John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights, NSWAustralia;Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSWAustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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N. F. HackerGynaecological Cancer Centre, The Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick, NSW, Australia;School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales, Randwick, NSW, Australia
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E. BarlowGynaecological Cancer Centre, The Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick, NSW, Australia
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M. FriedlanderGynaecological Cancer Centre, The Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick, NSW, Australia;Department of Medicine, Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Randwick, NSW, Australia
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M. JacksonDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia;University of New South Wales, Randwick, NSW, Australia
Pages 377-381 | Published online: 27 Oct 2014

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