Endodermal sinus tumor diagnosed in pregnancy: a case report
โ Scribed by H. ROBOVA; L. ROB; M. HREHORCAK; P. ZOBAN; R. PRUSA
- Book ID
- 109086064
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2007
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 54 KB
- Volume
- 17
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1048-891X
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