Pleural effusion as manifestation of temporal arteritis.
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چکیده
Two patients with temporal arteritis who presented with pleural effusion are reported. Both had an exudate that responded to prednisolone treatment.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Thorax
دوره 47 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992