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BRIEF CLINICAL REPORT

Resumption of Menses with Initiation of Letrozole After Five Years of Amenorrhea on Tamoxifen: Caution Needed When Using Tamoxifen Followed by Aromatase Inhibitors

, M.D. & , M.D.
Pages 174-177 | Published online: 11 Jun 2009

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