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Endocrine complications of laryngeal and pharyngeal cancer

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

K. S. B. Smith*
Affiliation:
London
R. E. Quiney
Affiliation:
London
*
Dr. K. S. B. Smith, ‘Willow Lodge’, 12 Cedar Road, Berkhamsted, Herts.

Abstract

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Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1987

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