Tract metastasis from previously unknown malignant pleural mesothelioma: a case report
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چکیده
A case of malignant pleural mesothelioma discovered because of a chest wall metastasis which developed over a previous pleural drainage site is presented. Imaging findings at sonography, contrast enhanced computed tomography and fluorodeoxyglucose - positron emission tomography are shown.
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دوره 2 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2009