European Journal of Radiology
Volume 54, Issue 3 , Pages 359-364 , June 2005

The HRCT appearances of granulomatous pulmonary disease in common variable immune deficiency

Received 13 April 2004 ,Revised 8 September 2004 ,Accepted 10 September 2004.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2004.09.005

European Journal of Radiology
Volume 54, Issue 3 , Pages 359-364 , June 2005

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