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Mesenteric Fibromatosis Mimicking Metastasis: A Case Report and Review of Literature

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  1. Department of Radiation Oncology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632004, India

    Saikat Das, J. Subhashini & Rajesh Isiah

  2. Department of Pathology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632004, India

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Das, S., Subhashini, J., Isiah, R. et al. Mesenteric Fibromatosis Mimicking Metastasis: A Case Report and Review of Literature. J Gastrointest Canc 43 (Suppl 1), 73–76 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12029-011-9298-5

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