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doi: 10.1259/bjr/50066770.
Epub 2006 Oct 12.
Metastatic carcinoma of the breast: the appearances of metastatic spread to the abdomen and pelvis as demonstrated by CT
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Metastatic carcinoma of the breast: the appearances of metastatic spread to the abdomen and pelvis as demonstrated by CT
Br J Radiol.
2007 Apr.
Abstract
This review illustrates some CT appearances of metastatic breast cancer in the subdiaphragmatic abdomen and pelvis. Such manifestations are not uncommon in advanced disease and familiarity will enable confident diagnosis in patients at risk for metastatic disease.
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