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Multifocal osteoarticular tuberculosis in a systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patient: a rarity or an underdiagnosed condition?

Shiau Li LimRheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Perak, MalaysiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Ping Seung OngRheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Perak, MalaysiaView further author information
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Chiew Gek KhorRheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Perak, MalaysiaView further author information
Pages 237-242 | Received 28 Feb 2020, Accepted 06 Apr 2020, Published online: 29 Apr 2020

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