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Poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma: Introduction to the issue, its landmarks, and clinical impact

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Rosai, J. Poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma: Introduction to the issue, its landmarks, and clinical impact. Endocr Pathol 15, 293–296 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1385/EP:15:4:293

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