Enthesitis: New Insights into the Pathogenesis, Diagnostic Modalities & Treatment - Page 2 of 2

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Kehl AS, Corr M, Weisman MH. Enthesitis: New insights into pathogenesis, diagnostic modalities, and treatment. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2016 Feb;68(2):312–322.

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