Takayasu arteritis associated with hepatic sinusoidal dilatation
Journal Title: Annals of Hepatology - Year 2011, Vol 10, Issue 4
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Authors and Affiliations
Cécile Durant, Jérome Martin, Baptiste Hervier, Mohamed Hamidou
Cécile Durant, Jérome Martin, Baptiste Hervier, Mohamed Hamidou
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