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The Role of Blood Pool Contrast Media in the Study of Tumor Pathophysiology

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Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Oncology

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    Laure S. Fournier MD & Robert C. Brasch MD (Professor of Radiology and Pediatrics)

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Fournier, L.S., Brasch, R.C. (2005). The Role of Blood Pool Contrast Media in the Study of Tumor Pathophysiology. In: Jackson, A., Buckley, D.L., Parker, G.J.M. (eds) Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Oncology. Medical Radiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-26420-5_3

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