Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix: Poor survival despite aggressive treatment at all stages
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عنوان ژورنال: Gynecologic Oncology
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0090-8258
DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2016.04.235