A primary hepatic neuroendocrine tumor disguised as hepatocellular carcinoma
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Primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma
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عنوان ژورنال: Hepatobiliary Surgery and Nutrition
سال: 2020
ISSN: 2304-3881,2304-389X
DOI: 10.21037/hbsn.2020.01.02