European Journal of Surgical Oncology
Volume 33, Issue 4 , Pages 435-437 , May 2007

Prediction in breast cancer of the extent of axillary node involvement from the size and lymphovascular invasion status of the primary tumour: Medico-legal considerations

,Accepted 20 October 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejso.2006.10.031

European Journal of Surgical Oncology
Volume 33, Issue 4 , Pages 435-437 , May 2007

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