Pulmonary haemosiderosis with juvenile idiopathic arthritis in a Malaysian child.
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چکیده
A rare case of childhood pulmonary haemosiderosis with juvenile idiopathic arthritis is discussed, with particular reference to treatment with hydroxychloroquine and sildenafil for pulmonary hypertension which occurs secondary to this disease.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 62 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007