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Hydroxychloroquine neuromyotoxicity: a case with rapid course and complete recovery

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  1. Unit of Neurology and Neurometabolic Disorders, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of Siena, Viale Bracci 2, 53100, Siena, Italy

    C. Vinciguerra, F. Sicurelli, A. Fioravanti, A. Malandrini, C. Battisti & A. Federico

  2. Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy

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Vinciguerra, C., Sicurelli, F., Fioravanti, A. et al. Hydroxychloroquine neuromyotoxicity: a case with rapid course and complete recovery. Neurol Sci 36, 2293–2294 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-015-2355-2

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