A Sarcoidosis Patient Presents with Adrenal Insufficiency: A Standardized Patient Scenario for Medical Students and Residents
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عنوان ژورنال: Cureus
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2168-8184
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.2833