European Journal of Radiology
Volume 61, Issue 1 , Pages 25-32 , January 2007

Liver imaging findings of Wilson's disease

Received 8 October 2006 ,Accepted 2 November 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2006.11.006

European Journal of Radiology
Volume 61, Issue 1 , Pages 25-32 , January 2007

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