Seminars in Diagnostic Pathology
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 25-34 , February 2006

Pathological recognition of diffuse malignant mesothelioma of the pleura: the significance of the historical perspective as regards this signal tumor

  • Eugene J. Mark, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Eugene J. Mark, MD, Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114.
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  • Richard L. Kradin, MD

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PII: S0740-2570(06)00087-6

doi: 10.1053/j.semdp.2006.06.004

Seminars in Diagnostic Pathology
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 25-34 , February 2006

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