Pseudoglandular schwannoma mimicking renal carcinoma: A case report.

Asian J Surg

Department of Rehabilitation, Chongqing Beibei Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, Chongqing, 400799, China. Electronic address:

Published: December 2023

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