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Extensive bilateral striopallidodentate calcinosis: a 50 years history of hypoparathyroidism presenting like a parkinsonian syndrome

Authors: G. Donzuso, G. Sciacca, A. Nicoletti, G. Mostile, F. Patti, M. Zappia

Published in: Journal of Neurology | Issue 9/2016

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Title: Extensive bilateral striopallidodentate calcinosis: a 50 years history of hypoparathyroidism presenting like a parkinsonian syndrome
Authors: G. Donzuso
G. Sciacca
A. Nicoletti
G. Mostile
F. Patti
M. Zappia
Publication date: 01-09-2016
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Journal of Neurology / Issue 9/2016
Print ISSN: 0340-5354
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1459
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-016-8243-8

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