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Prostatic carcinoma in Nigeria

A 10-year retrospective study

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A ten-year retrospective study is presented of the clinico-pathological features and assessment of therapeutic measures adopted in 121 cases of prostatic carcinoma in a developing country without facilities for radiotherapy. Based on this a therapeutic regimen is suggested.

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Udeh, F.N. Prostatic carcinoma in Nigeria. International Urology and Nephrology 13, 159–166 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02082060

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