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Mediterr J Rheumatol 2018;29(4):221-3
68-year old woman with refractory cutaneous dermatomyositis
Authors Information
1. Patras University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Rion, Patras, Greece
2. University of Patras Medical School, Rion, Patras, Greece
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