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Granulomatosis with polyangiitis in a patient with a thoracic vertebral lesion: a case report

Keishu Kawanishia Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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Hiroki Nishiwakia Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital, Yokohama, Japan;b Showa University Research Administration Center (SURAC), Showa University, Shinagawa, JapanCorrespondence[email protected]
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Naoto Kawataa Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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Shinya Omiyaa Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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Yoshihiko Inouec Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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Fumihiko Koiwaa Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital, Yokohama, JapanORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3832-701X
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Pages 347-353 | Received 18 Jan 2021, Accepted 26 Mar 2021, Published online: 22 Apr 2021

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