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An Uncommon Malignancy of the Breast; Dermatofibrosarcoma Protruberans- A Case Report

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  1. Department of Pathology, K S Hegde Medical Academy of Nitte University, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India, 575018

    Chandrika Rao, Jayaprakash Shetty K & Kishan Prasad HL

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Rao, C., Shetty K, J. & Prasad HL, K. An Uncommon Malignancy of the Breast; Dermatofibrosarcoma Protruberans- A Case Report. Indian J Surg Oncol 3, 242–244 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-012-0162-2

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