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Gastrointestinal symptoms of Henoch-Schönlein purpura treated with mycophenolate mofetil.

Department of Pediatrics, Marshfield Clinic, WI 54449, USA.
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (impact factor: 2.3). 09/2006; 43(2):245-7. DOI:10.1097/01.mpg.0000189369.45158.e3 pp.245-7
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