Autoamputation and Polyneuropathy in Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder: A Case Report.
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SUBMITTER: Naqvi S
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5498117 | biostudies-other | 2017 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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