Hilar and mediastinal lymphadenopathy in the limited form of Wegener's granulomatosis.
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چکیده
A patient with the limited form of Wegener's granulomatosis is reported. The case is unusual because of hilar and mediastinal lymphadenopathy, severe ulceration of the respiratory and digestive tracts, and the rapidly fatal outcome.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Thorax
دوره 46 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1991