Coexisting retroperitoneal and mediastinal fibrosis.

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J Pang

F R Vicary

E R Beck

چکیده

A rare case of coexisting retroperitoneal and mediastinal fibrosis is reported. Increasing awareness of this association may lead to earlier recognition of significant symptoms and more effective therapy.

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