European Journal of Radiology
Volume 54, Issue 2 , Pages 225-232 , May 2005

Ultrasonographic contrast-enhanced study of sicca syndrome

  • Gian Marco Giuseppetti

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Radiology, University School of Medicine, Umberto I Hospital, Via Conca 1, Ancona, Italy
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +39 071 596 4078; fax: +39 071 596 4078.
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  • Giulio Argalia

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Radiology, University School of Medicine, Umberto I Hospital, Via Conca 1, Ancona, Italy
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  • Diego Salera

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Radiology, University School of Medicine, Umberto I Hospital, Via Conca 1, Ancona, Italy
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  • Roberto Ranaldi

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Pathological Anatomy and Histopathology, University School of Medicine, Umberto I Hospital, Ancona, Italy
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  • Giovanna Danieli

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Internal Medicine, University School of Medicine, Umberto I Hospital, Ancona, Italy
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  • Marida Cappelli

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Internal Medicine, University School of Medicine, Umberto I Hospital, Ancona, Italy

Received 9 January 2004 ,Revised 26 April 2004 ,Accepted 30 April 2004.

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PII: S0720-048X(04)00166-4

doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2004.04.018

European Journal of Radiology
Volume 54, Issue 2 , Pages 225-232 , May 2005

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