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Late transience and persistence of contrast-induced encephalopathy: a case report and a literature update

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Antenucci, P., Antonioni, A., Calanca, C. et al. Late transience and persistence of contrast-induced encephalopathy: a case report and a literature update. Neurol Sci 44, 2187–2193 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-023-06649-4

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