The Spectrum of Type I Cryoglobulinemia Vasculitis
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The Spectrum of Type I Cryoglobulinemia Vasculitis
Type I cryoglobulinemia vasculitis (CryoVas) is considered a life-threatening condition; however, data on the characteristics and outcome are scarce. To analyze the presentation, prognosis, and efficacy and safety of treatments of type I CryoVas, we conducted a French nationwide survey that included 64 patients with type I CryoVas between January 1995 and July 2010: 28 patients with monoclonal ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Medicine
سال: 2013
ISSN: 0025-7974
DOI: 10.1097/md.0b013e318288925c