Idiopathic giant cell myocarditis: case report.
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چکیده
Idiopathic giant cell myocarditis has not been previously reported from Australasia; a typical case is presented, and the clinical and pathological findings discussed. Possible aetiologies are discussed in the light of positive serology to coxsackie B viruses.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR
دوره 6 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1986