The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 120, Issue 5 , Page e3 , May 2007

Lathyrism, Leg Cramps, and Thrombocytopenia: Cascade of Events Starting in a Concentration Camp

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2006.05.058

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 120, Issue 5 , Page e3 , May 2007

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