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Apparent Diffusion Coefficient Determination in Normal Fetal Brain: A Prenatal MR Imaging Study
Andrea Righini, Elena Bianchini, Cecilia Parazzini, Patrizia Gementi, Luca Ramenghi, Cristina Baldoli, Umberto Nicolini, Fabio Mosca and Fabio Triulzi
American Journal of Neuroradiology May 2003, 24 (5) 799-804;
Andrea Righini
Elena Bianchini
Cecilia Parazzini
Patrizia Gementi
Luca Ramenghi
Cristina Baldoli
Umberto Nicolini
Fabio Mosca

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Apparent Diffusion Coefficient Determination in Normal Fetal Brain: A Prenatal MR Imaging Study
American Journal of Neuroradiology May 2003, 24 (5) 799-804;
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Apparent Diffusion Coefficient Determination in Normal Fetal Brain: A Prenatal MR Imaging Study
Andrea Righini, Elena Bianchini, Cecilia Parazzini, Patrizia Gementi, Luca Ramenghi, Cristina Baldoli, Umberto Nicolini, Fabio Mosca, Fabio Triulzi
American Journal of Neuroradiology May 2003, 24 (5) 799-804;
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