Angiokeratoma corporis diffusum: the evolution of a disease entity.

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  • A Taaffe
چکیده

The clinical features, diagnosis management, aetiology and inheritance of angiokeratoma corporis diffusum (Fabry's disease) are discussed and the literature reviewed. The treatment and knowledge generally of this rare condition have not greatly improved in 75 years.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Postgraduate medical journal

دوره 53 616  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1977