A rare cause of hemoptysis: Munchausen syndrome

G. Cinel, S.T. Yavuz, U. Ozcelik, E. Yalcin, D. Dogru, N. Kiper (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - The good clinical practice: useful case report
Session: The good clinical practice: useful case report
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3510

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