Large retroperitoneal space abscess (infected renal cyst impinging on the lower pole of the left kidney and extending down up to the left iliac fossa, beneath the iliopsoas muscle)
Journal Title: Αρχεία Ελληνικής Ιατρικής - Year 2009, Vol 26, Issue 6
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Authors and Affiliations
L. LEKAKOS, G. TSOUROUFLIS, N. KARYDIS
Visceral leishmaniasis in a patient with long-lasting corticosteroid treatment
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Evaluation of the quality of health services patient reports
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Laboratory diagnosis in the acute post crisis situation: Reflections on the Haiti<br /> earthquake crisis
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