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Primary Malignant Tumors

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Breast Cytopathology

Part of the book series: Essentials in Cytopathology ((EICP,volume 4))

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This chapter focuses on primary malignant tumors of the breast, including ductal, lobular, and special types of carcinomas and sarcomas.

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(2007). Primary Malignant Tumors. In: Breast Cytopathology. Essentials in Cytopathology, vol 4. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-71595-7_4

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