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Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology Volume 22, 1993 - Issue 5
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Original Article

Ultrasound Examination of Metacarpophalangeal Joints in Rheumatoid Arthritis

W. Grassi Department of Rheumatology, University of Ancona, Italy
,
E. Tittarelli Department of Rheumatology, University of Ancona, Italy
,
O. Pirani Radiology Division, Jesi Hospital, Italy
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D. Avaltroni Department of Rheumatology, University of Ancona, Italy
&
C. Cervini Department of Rheumatology, University of Ancona, Italy
Pages 243-247 | Received 11 Feb 1993, Accepted 28 Jun 1993, Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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