Author:

Scott Williams
Feb 17, 2019

Author:

Scott C. Williams, M.D.

Individuals who have made contributions to this text:

Candace Baker: Research Assistant, 1997-1998

Scott D. Flamm, M.D. (Selected cardiac MR images)

Darlene Metter, M.D. (Initial lymphoproliferative section contributions)

Dr. Michael J. McCarthy, M.D., UTHSCSA, San Antonio, Texas; and Melissa L. Rosado-de-Christenson, M.D., AFIP, Washington, D.C. Dr. McCarthy generously allowed me to review many of his handouts/personal notes during the initial preparation of the mediastinal section.

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