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Gynaecology Case Reports

Leiomyosarcoma following uterine artery embolisation

S. Naeem Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Cardiff and Vale NHS TrustCorrespondence[email protected]
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L. Aitkens Histopathology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK
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A S. Evans Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust
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A N. Fiander Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust
Pages 74-77 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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