Annals of Diagnostic Pathology
Volume 15, Issue 3 , Pages 185-189 , June 2011

Mixed cortical adenoma and composite pheochromocytoma-ganglioneuroma: an unusual corticomedullary tumor of the adrenal gland

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doi: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2010.02.005

Annals of Diagnostic Pathology
Volume 15, Issue 3 , Pages 185-189 , June 2011

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