Ectopic thyroid: etiology, pathology and management.
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Corresponding Authors: Ibrahim NA, Department of Surgery, Lagos State University, College of Medicine and Lagos State University Teaching, Hospital, P.M.B. 21266, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, E-mail: [email protected] Received 03-08-11, Revised 10-09-11, Accepted 25-09-11
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Hormones
دوره 10 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011