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Value of MR Imaging in Differentiation between Solitary Fibrous Tumor and Schwannoma in the Orbit

Z. Zhang, J. Shi, J. Guo, F. Yan, L. Fu and J. Xian
American Journal of Neuroradiology May 2013, 34 (5) 1067-1071; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.A3340
Z. Zhang
aFrom the Departments of Radiology (Z.Z., J.G., F.Y., L.F., J.X.)
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J. Shi
bEye Center (J.S.), Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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J. Guo
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F. Yan
aFrom the Departments of Radiology (Z.Z., J.G., F.Y., L.F., J.X.)
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