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Joint erosions as potential disease subset identifier in systemic lupus erythematosus. Correspondence on: Role of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging in systemic lupus erythematosus erosive arthritis treatment response prediction

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  1. Rheumatology Section, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy

    Francesca Mastropaolo & Riccardo Bixio

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Mastropaolo, F., Bixio, R. Joint erosions as potential disease subset identifier in systemic lupus erythematosus. Correspondence on: Role of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging in systemic lupus erythematosus erosive arthritis treatment response prediction. Clin Rheumatol 42, 2527–2528 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-023-06715-4

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