Angry patient with fibromyalgia: Diagnosis and management in primary care.
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چکیده
I report a case of 40-year-old lady who presented with symptoms and signs suggestive of fibromyalgia but was disregarded by attending doctor. She was infuriated and lodged a complaint to Family Medicine Specialist (FMS) whereby further assessment confirmed the diagnosis of fibromyalgia and subsequently treated in primary care setting.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 71 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016