Diagnostic Histopathology
Volume 14, Issue 4 , Pages 151-156 , April 2008

Macroscopic assessment, dissection protocols and histologic sampling strategy for renal cell carcinomas

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doi: 10.1016/j.mpdhp.2008.02.006

Diagnostic Histopathology
Volume 14, Issue 4 , Pages 151-156 , April 2008

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