Methods in neuroendocrine histopathology: A methodological overview

Upsala Journal of Medical Sciences

Volumn 113, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 243-260

  Grimelius, Lars ^a,b  

^a UPPSALA UNIVERSITY   (Sweden)

^b UPPSALA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL   (Sweden)

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EID: 56749134341     PISSN: 03009734     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3109/2000-1967-238     Document Type: Review

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