Annals of Diagnostic Pathology
Volume 13, Issue 2 , Pages 106-113 , April 2009

Grossing biopsies: an introduction to general principles and techniques

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doi: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2008.12.010

Annals of Diagnostic Pathology
Volume 13, Issue 2 , Pages 106-113 , April 2009