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The patient had a 4 month history of hematuria prior to removal of the tumor.
Metastases to the bone marrow were discovered later.
Medium Renewal: 2 to 3 times per week Protocol: Volumes used in this protocol are for 75 cm2 flasks; proportionally reduce or increase amount of dissociation medium for culture vessels of other sizes.
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