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Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology Volume 31, 2002 - Issue 6
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Research Article

Purpura fulminans and anticardiolipin antibodies in a patient with Grave's disease

Sophie Ligier Division de Rhumatologie, and Division d'Heamatologie, Hospital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Universitey de Montrea al, Division of Dermatology, and Division of Pathology, The McGill University Health Centre, McGill University, Division of Rheumatology, The University Health Network, University of Toronto, Canada
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Cuong D. Pham Division de Rhumatologie, and Division d'Heamatologie, Hospital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Universitey de Montrea al, Division of Dermatology, and Division of Pathology, The McGill University Health Centre, McGill University, Division of Rheumatology, The University Health Network, University of Toronto, Canada
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A. Kevin Watters Division de Rhumatologie, and Division d'Heamatologie, Hospital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Universitey de Montrea al, Division of Dermatology, and Division of Pathology, The McGill University Health Centre, McGill University, Division of Rheumatology, The University Health Network, University of Toronto, Canada
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Jeannine Kassis Division de Rhumatologie, and Division d'Heamatologie, Hospital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Universitey de Montrea al, Division of Dermatology, and Division of Pathology, The McGill University Health Centre, McGill University, Division of Rheumatology, The University Health Network, University of Toronto, Canada
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Paul R. Fortin Division de Rhumatologie, and Division d'Heamatologie, Hospital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Universitey de Montrea al, Division of Dermatology, and Division of Pathology, The McGill University Health Centre, McGill University, Division of Rheumatology, The University Health Network, University of Toronto, Canada
Pages 371-373 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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