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Non-invasive diagnosis of a pedunculated left ventricular hemangioma

Tumor classification and evaluation of relevant literature

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Kober, G., Magedanz, A., Mohrs, O. et al. Non-invasive diagnosis of a pedunculated left ventricular hemangioma. Clin Res Cardiol 96, 227–231 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00392-007-0493-0

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