Analysis of 13q RFLP in multiple endocrine neoplasia type II kindreds
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Hyperparathyroidism in multiple endocrine neoplasia type II A Mini - review
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عنوان ژورنال: Cancer Genetics and Cytogenetics
سال: 1987
ISSN: 0165-4608
DOI: 10.1016/0165-4608(87)90049-5