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Genetic changes correlate with histopathology in a benign, borderline and malignant mucinous ovarian tumour

N. A. BowdenThe Centre for Information-Based Medicine, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, and The Discipline of Medical Genetics, School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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M. SmythSchool of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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K. JaabackHunter Centre for Gynaecological Cancer, John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights, Australia
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K. A. AshtonThe Centre for Information-Based Medicine, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, and The Discipline of Medical Genetics, School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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J. ScurryDivision of Anatomical Pathology, Hunter Area Pathology Service, John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights, NSW, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 119-121 | Published online: 06 Oct 2015

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