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Anatomical Pathology

The Symphony™ protocol for H&E staining of prostatic adenocarcinoma on needle biopsy: a multicentre analysis of 120 cases

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Pages 450-456 | Received 26 Mar 2008, Accepted 15 Apr 2008, Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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