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A case of anti-MDA5 antibody-positive dermatomyositis developing reversible cerebral vasospasm syndrome successfully treated by multi-immunosuppressant combination including mycophenolate mofetil

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Pages 69-75 | Received 20 Feb 2020, Accepted 03 Aug 2020, Published online: 07 Sep 2020

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