Diagnostic Histopathology
Volume 14, Issue 11 , Pages 552-562 , November 2008

Myoepithelial tumours of skin and soft tissue: an update

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doi: 10.1016/j.mpdhp.2008.08.005

Diagnostic Histopathology
Volume 14, Issue 11 , Pages 552-562 , November 2008

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