SUBACUTE combined degeneration of the spinal cord.
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چکیده
This paper describes the clinical history of an adult male who was found to be suffering from subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord. It is believed that this is the first report of this condition in Papua New Guinea.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Papua and New Guinea medical journal
دوره 18 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1959