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Radioiodine for Treatment of Graves' Disease in Pediatric Population: An Ideal Treatment

S Gambhir, S Barai

Citation Information : Gambhir S, Barai S. Radioiodine for Treatment of Graves' Disease in Pediatric Population: An Ideal Treatment. World J Endoc Surg 2010; 2 (2):77-80.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10002-1026

Published Online: 01-04-2013

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2010; The Author(s).


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