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Aptopic Dermatitis, Pruritus and Urticaria

Role of imatinib in the treatment of pediatric onset indolent systemic mastocytosis: a case report

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Pages 481-483 | Received 29 Apr 2013, Accepted 29 Apr 2013, Published online: 30 May 2013

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