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Indolent Nodal Relapse of Colon Carcinoma with Associated Tumor Thrombus Invading the Superior Mesenteric Vein

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Greally, M., Pilson, K., Linehan, A. et al. Indolent Nodal Relapse of Colon Carcinoma with Associated Tumor Thrombus Invading the Superior Mesenteric Vein. J Gastrointest Canc 50, 660–664 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12029-018-0101-8

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