Peritoneal lymphomatosis mimicking peritoneal carcinomatosis: important imaging clues for correct diagnosis
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Diffuse peritoneal lymphomatosis simulating peritoneal carcinomatosis.
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عنوان ژورنال: Singapore Medical Journal
سال: 2013
ISSN: 0037-5675
DOI: 10.11622/smedj.2013091