European Journal of Radiology
Volume 43, Issue 3 , Pages 246-255 , September 2002

Male breast disease: clinical, mammographic, and ultrasonographic features

Received 10 September 2001 ,Revised 30 November 2001 ,Accepted 4 December 2001.

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European Journal of Radiology
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