Asymmetric periflexural exanthema: a report in an adult patient.
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چکیده
Asymmetric periflexural exanthem (APE) is a distinctive exanthem, probably viral in origin. It is largely a disease of childhood and is uncommon in adults. We report an adult man presenting with the typical clinical findings of APE.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology
دوره 69 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003