Human Pathology
Volume 40, Issue 12 , Pages 1747-1753 , December 2009

Myoepithelial neoplasms involving the vulva and vagina: report of 4 cases

Received 10 February 2009 ,Revised 7 April 2009 ,Accepted 9 April 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.humpath.2009.04.025

Human Pathology
Volume 40, Issue 12 , Pages 1747-1753 , December 2009

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