Annals of Diagnostic Pathology
Volume 12, Issue 6 , Pages 415-425 , December 2008

Sinonasal teratocarcinosarcoma: report of a case with review of literature and treatment outcome

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doi: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2007.05.003

Annals of Diagnostic Pathology
Volume 12, Issue 6 , Pages 415-425 , December 2008

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