Humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy: Pathophysiology and clinical signs

Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian

Volumn 25, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 122-128

  Vasilopulos, Robert J ^a   Mackin, Andrew ^a  

^a MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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CANIS FAMILIARIS; FELIS CATUS;

EID: 0037298049     PISSN: 01931903     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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