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. 1975 Feb;51(592):99–102. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.51.592.99

Eosinophilic granuloma of the ileum

A Myers, Daphne M Humphreys, R C N Williamson
PMCID: PMC2495709  PMID: 1114154

Abstract

A case of eosinophilic granuloma of the ileum is described in association with a high (50%) eosinophil count. A review of published suggested classifications, aetiology and therapy is made.

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