European Journal of Radiology
Volume 50, Issue 2 , Pages 159-176 , May 2004

Spinal tumors

Received 3 October 2003 ,Revised 9 October 2003 ,Accepted 13 October 2003.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2003.10.021

European Journal of Radiology
Volume 50, Issue 2 , Pages 159-176 , May 2004

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