Journal of Endodontics
Volume 36, Issue 3 , Pages 423-428 , March 2010

Evaluation of Pathologists (Histopathology) and Radiologists (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) Differentiating Radicular Cysts from Granulomas

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doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2009.11.005

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 36, Issue 3 , Pages 423-428 , March 2010

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