Acute myositis.
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چکیده
Two cases of acute myositis characterized by intense muscle pain, weakness, myoglobinuria in one and muscle biopsy showing inflammatory changes in both with good recovery are described. It is reported because of the rarity of this condition.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
دوره 54 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1949