Biliary Duct Granular Cell Tumor: A Rare But Surgically Curable Benign Tumor
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چکیده
Granular [correction of Granulosa] cell tumors are rare benign tumors which may be found throughout the body. Rare cases are isolated within the biliary tree. If completely resected, surgical excision is curative. A case of biliary duct granular [correction of granulosa] cell tumor is presented with review of the world's literature on this topic.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- HPB Surgery
دوره 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1993