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Neurobehçet, multiple sclerosis or overlap syndrome? A case report

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    Vittorio Mantero, Andrea Rigamonti, Anna Fiumani, Luisa De Toni Franceschini, Roberto Balgera & Andrea Salmaggi

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Mantero, V., Rigamonti, A., Fiumani, A. et al. Neurobehçet, multiple sclerosis or overlap syndrome? A case report. Neurol Sci 39, 1625–1627 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-018-3420-4

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