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Synovial Biopsy in the Evaluation of Nonrheumatic Systemic Diseases Causing Arthritis
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Title Synovial Biopsy in the Evaluation of Nonrheumatic Systemic Diseases Causing Arthritis
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/568452?src=rss
Description A variety of systemic diseases not generally considered as rheumatic diseases can involve joints and can create differential diagnostic dilemmas. These diseases are reviewed in this article.
Current Opinion in Rheumatology
Category Articles > Rheumatology
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Date Jan 31, 2008
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