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Focal Cortical Dysplasias: MR Imaging, Histopathologic, and Clinical Correlations in Surgically Treated Patients with Epilepsy
Nadia Colombo, Laura Tassi, Carlo Galli, Alberto Citterio, Giorgio Lo Russo, Giuseppe Scialfa and Roberto Spreafico
American Journal of Neuroradiology April 2003, 24 (4) 724-733;
Nadia Colombo
Laura Tassi
Carlo Galli
Alberto Citterio
Giorgio Lo Russo
Giuseppe Scialfa
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Nadia Colombo, Laura Tassi, Carlo Galli, Alberto Citterio, Giorgio Lo Russo, Giuseppe Scialfa, Roberto Spreafico
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Nadia Colombo, Laura Tassi, Carlo Galli, Alberto Citterio, Giorgio Lo Russo, Giuseppe Scialfa, Roberto Spreafico
American Journal of Neuroradiology Apr 2003, 24 (4) 724-733;
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