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Observational Study
. 2020 Aug 1;180(8):1125-1128.
doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.2168.

Assessment of Clinical Conditions Associated With Splenic Infarction in Adult Patients

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Observational Study

Assessment of Clinical Conditions Associated With Splenic Infarction in Adult Patients

Allan S Brett et al. JAMA Intern Med. .

Abstract

This case series examines the clinical conditions associated with splenic infarction of adult patients between 2010 and 2015 from computed tomographic imaging scans.

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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Collins reported being currently employed by a private practice in Columbia, SC, South Carolina Oncology Associates. No other disclosures were reported.

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