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. 1991 Oct;155(4):416–418.

Hepatocellular carcinoma coexisting with hepatic adenoma. Incidental discovery after long-term oral contraceptive use.

J Korula 1, A Yellin 1, G Kanel 1, G Campofiori 1, P Nichols 1
PMCID: PMC1003033  PMID: 1663298

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