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Clinical Research

Skin hyperpigmentation: a rare presenting symptom of nitrous oxide abuse

Xiuying FangDepartment of Neurology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, ChinaView further author information
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Weishuai LiDepartment of Neurology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, ChinaView further author information
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Han GaoDepartment of Neurology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, ChinaView further author information
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Ying MaDepartment of Neurology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, ChinaView further author information
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Xiaoyu DongDepartment of Neurology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, ChinaView further author information
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Dongming ZhengDepartment of Neurology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 476-481 | Received 16 Jul 2019, Accepted 29 Aug 2019, Published online: 16 Sep 2019

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