Giant pre-sacral neurofibroma.
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چکیده
We report a case of pre-sacral neurofibroma diagnosed on a routine medical examination. The pathological features and management criteria of these rare tumours are discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 68 795 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992