Seminars in Diagnostic Pathology
Volume 25, Issue 3 , Pages 130-135 , August 2008

A quick sketch of the surgical pathologist, from nature

  • Frank González-Crussí, MD, FRCP(C)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Frank Gonzalez-Crussi, MD, FRCP(C) 2626 N. Lakeview Ave., Apt. 3508, Chicago, IL 60614

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PII: S0740-2570(08)00050-6

doi: 10.1053/j.semdp.2008.06.002

Seminars in Diagnostic Pathology
Volume 25, Issue 3 , Pages 130-135 , August 2008