Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal
Volume 63, Issue 1 , Pages 61-68 , February 2012

Thoracic Computed Tomographic Manifestations of Tuberous Sclerosis in Adults

  • Amr M. Ajlan, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Amr M. Ajlan, MD, Department of Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia, 3350-950 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 4E3, Canada.
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  • Ana Maria Bilawich, MD
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  • Nestor L. Müller, MD, PhD

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PII: S0846-5371(10)00131-2

doi: 10.1016/j.carj.2010.07.001

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal
Volume 63, Issue 1 , Pages 61-68 , February 2012

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