Syringomyelia as a cause of limb hypertrophy.
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چکیده
A case of limb hypertrophy secondary to syringomyelia is presented.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Neurology India
دوره 50 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002