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The authors thank Dr. Masato Matsushita (Osaka Second Police Hospital) for providing clinical information.
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Ikeda, Ji., Morii, E., Tomita, Y. et al. Methotrexate-Associated Lymphoproliferative Disorder Mimicking Composite Lymphoma. Int J Hematol 83, 363–365 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1532/IJH97.05181
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