Localized pemphigus vulgaris on cheeks responding to topical steroids.

نویسندگان

  • Archana Singal
  • Deepika Pandhi
چکیده

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology

دوره 75 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2009