Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer

References

Citations

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Author: Bets Davis, MFA Last Updated: November 26, 2008
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Holcomb, MD - Gynecologic Oncology

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