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Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology Volume 37, 2008 - Issue 3
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Interleukin (IL)‐6 and receptor activator of nuclear factor (NF)‐κB ligand (RANKL) are increased in the serum of a patient with primary pachydermoperiostosis

D. Rendina Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, ‘Federico II’ University Medical School, Naples
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G. De Filippo Paediatric Endocrinology Unit, A.O.R.N. ‘G. Rummo’, BeneventoCorrespondence[email protected]
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R. Viceconti Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, ‘Federico II’ University Medical School, Naples
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E. Soscia Department of Biomorphological and Functional Science – Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy, ‘Federico II’ University Medical School, Naples
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C. Sirignano National Research Council (CNR) Biostructures and Bioimaging Institute, ‘Federico II’ University Medical School, Naples
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M. Salvatore Department of Biomorphological and Functional Science – Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy, ‘Federico II’ University Medical School, Naples
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M. Della Monica Medical Genetics Unit, A.O.R.N. ‘G. Rummo’, Benevento, Italy
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G. Scarano Medical Genetics Unit, A.O.R.N. ‘G. Rummo’, Benevento, Italy
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G. Mossetti Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, ‘Federico II’ University Medical School, Naples
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Pages 225-229 | Accepted 28 Oct 2007, Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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