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Case Report

A confusing manifestation: a case report of neurosarcoidosis presenting with confusion

Ateeq MubarikDepartment of Internal Medicine, Graduate Medical Education, Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville, FL, USA
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Syed Moin HassanOak Hill Hospital, Graduate Medical Education, Internal Medicine Residency, Brooksville, FL, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Monicka FelixDepartment of Internal Medicine, Graduate Medical Education, Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville, FL, USA
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Salman MuddassirDepartment of Internal Medicine, Graduate Medical Education, Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville, FL, USA
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Furqan HaqHCA-West Florida Division, Tampa, FL, USA
Pages 363-367 | Received 17 Jul 2018, Accepted 02 Oct 2018, Published online: 11 Dec 2018

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