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Medullary Carcinoma of the Thyroid: An Update of Diagnostic and Prognostic Factors

Kaare M. Gautvk Institute of Medical Biochemistry, University of Oslo, N-0317, Oslo, Norway
Pages 85-92 | Published online: 29 Mar 2011

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