SLE-associated transverse myelitis successfully treated with Rituximab (anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody)

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Armstrong, D. J. [1 ]
McCarron, M. T. [1 ]
Wright, G. D. [1 ]
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[1] Musgrave Pk Hosp, Dept Rheumatol, Belfast, Antrim, North Ireland
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10.1007/s00296-005-0068-1
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
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