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Effects of Suppressing Thyrotropin on Tumor Growth and Recurrence

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Mazzaferri, E.L. (2005). Effects of Suppressing Thyrotropin on Tumor Growth and Recurrence. In: Amdur, R.J., Mazzaferri, E.L. (eds) Essentials of Thyroid Cancer Management. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-25714-4_34

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