Neurofibromatosis (von Recklinghausen's disease)--an unusual cause of parenchymal lung disease. A case report.
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Interstitial pulmonary fibrosis and bullae are uncommon findings in neurofibromatosis. A case of this disease with pulmonary parenchymal involvement is presented and the association between the two is discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde
دوره 66 25 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 1984