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Imaging of uterine leiomyomas.
Advances in the medical and surgical treatment of uterine leiomyomas have stimulated interest in the imaging of these common tumors. The purpose of this essay is to illustrate the appearance of leiomyomas on images obtained with various techniques. The advantages of each technique in particular clinical circumstances are discussed.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine
سال: 1938
ISSN: 0035-9157
DOI: 10.1177/003591573803101013