Delayed rupture of the spleen in rheumatoid arthritis.
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چکیده
When tripping and falling patients with rheumatoid arthritis may adopt the 'fetal tuck' position to protect their painful deformed hands. There is then a risk of splenic injury by the left elbow, which may not be immediately apparent.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of the rheumatic diseases
دوره 49 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990