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. 1975 Mar;51(593):178–180.

Leukaemoid reactions associated with fulminating ulcerative colitis

B T Colvin, A J Suggett, M J Lancaster-Smith, D J H Fisher
PMCID: PMC2495925  PMID: 768965

Abstract

The association between fulminating ulcerative colitis and the presence of primitive white cells in the peripheral blood is reported in three patients. Some of the diagnostic problems encountered are discussed.

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