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Kleeff, J., Friess, H. & Büchler, M. What is the most accurate test to differentiate pancreatic cystic neoplasms?. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 1, 18–19 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpgasthep0001
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