Mixed cryoglobulinemia: an unusual presentation of hepatitis C.
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A 50-year-old man with a history of hepatitis C presented with recurrent episodes of abdominal pain, arthralgia, and weakness. Although these symptoms seemed rather non-specific, a purpuric rash of the lower extremities was the final clue to diagnosis. The diagnosis was then confirmed by histopathologic and serologic testing.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Permanente journal
دوره 17 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013