European Journal of Radiology
Volume 45, Issue 1 , Pages 78-80 , January 2003

Resolution of limbic encephalitis with detection and treatment of lung cancer: clinical–radiological correlation

  • Anna Messori

      Affiliations

    • Department of Neuroradiology, Ospedale Umberto I e Università degli Studi di Ancona, via Conca, Torrette, 60020 Ancona, Italy
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  • Cecilia Lanza

      Affiliations

    • Department of Neuroradiology, Ospedale Umberto I e Università degli Studi di Ancona, via Conca, Torrette, 60020 Ancona, Italy
    • ,
  • Antonio Serio

      Affiliations

    • Department of Neuroradiology, Villa Serena Clinic, Città S. Angelo, Pescara, Italy
    • ,
  • Ugo Salvolini

      Affiliations

    • Department of Neuroradiology, Ospedale Umberto I e Università degli Studi di Ancona, via Conca, Torrette, 60020 Ancona, Italy
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +39-071-596-4071; fax: +39-071-88-8822

Received 11 September 2002 ,Revised 12 September 2002 ,Accepted 13 September 2002.

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European Journal of Radiology
Volume 45, Issue 1 , Pages 78-80 , January 2003

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