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01-03-2012 | Letter to the Editors

Rituximab responsive multiple radiculopathies and cranial nerve palsies in association with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

Authors: Jasper M. Morrow, Shirley D’Sa, Rupert A. Page, Mahir Al Hilali, Michael P. Lunn, Mary M. Reilly

Published in: Journal of Neurology | Issue 3/2012

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Title: Rituximab responsive multiple radiculopathies and cranial nerve palsies in association with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
Authors: Jasper M. Morrow
Shirley D’Sa
Rupert A. Page
Mahir Al Hilali
Michael P. Lunn
Mary M. Reilly
Publication date: 01-03-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Neurology / Issue 3/2012
Print ISSN: 0340-5354
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1459
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-011-6217-4

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