EGFR mutation detected in cytological samples by lymph nodal TBNA: Our first year experience

M. Gallo, L. Basile (Palermo, Cefalù, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Are needles really enough?
Session: Are needles really enough?
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 239
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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