Current Problems in Cancer
Volume 34, Issue 3 , Pages 162-174 , May 2010

ACR Appropriateness Criteria®: Single Brain Metastasis

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 The American College of Radiology seeks and encourages collaboration with other organizations on the development of the ACR Appropriateness Criteria through society representation on expert panels. Participation by representatives from collaborating societies on the expert panel does not necessarily imply society endorsement of the final document.

 Copyright © 2010 American College of Radiology. Reprinted with permission of the American College of Radiology.

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doi: 10.1016/j.currproblcancer.2010.04.003

Current Problems in Cancer
Volume 34, Issue 3 , Pages 162-174 , May 2010

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