The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 122, Issue 12, Supplement , Pages S14-S21 , December 2009

Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia

  • Don L. Goldenberg, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be addressed to Don L. Goldenberg, MD, Department of Rheumatology, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 2000 Washington Street, MOB—Blue Suite 304, Newton, Massachusetts 02462

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2009.09.007

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 122, Issue 12, Supplement , Pages S14-S21 , December 2009

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