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Imatinib-induced Stevens–Johnson syndrome: recurrence after re-challenge with a lower dose

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  1. Department of Hematology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India

    Manoranjan Mahapatra, Pravas Mishra & Rajat Kumar

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Mahapatra, M., Mishra, P. & Kumar, R. Imatinib-induced Stevens–Johnson syndrome: recurrence after re-challenge with a lower dose. Ann Hematol 86, 537–538 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00277-007-0265-y

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