European Journal of Internal Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 4 , Pages 326-327 , July 2007

Wegener's granulomatosis and posterior ischemic optic neuropathy: Atypical associated conditions

Received 6 April 2006 ,Revised 27 October 2006 ,Accepted 28 November 2006.

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PII: S0953-6205(07)00088-X

doi: 10.1016/j.ejim.2006.11.013

European Journal of Internal Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 4 , Pages 326-327 , July 2007

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