2012, Number 5
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Ann Hepatol 2012; 11 (5)
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the liver
Chablé-Montero F, Ángeles-Ángeles A, Albores-Saavedra J
Language: English
References: 5
Page: 708-709
PDF size: 80.47 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Hepatic inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors are uncommon low grade malignant neoplasms. They can be confused clinically and by imaging studies with abscess.
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