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Kang and Chun: Cerebellar Atrophy Following Long Term Phenytoin Overdose -A case report-
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Brain & NeuroRehabilitation

Brain & NeuroRehabilitation 2011; 4(1): 69-71.

Published online: 31 March 2012

DOI: https://doi.org/10.0000/bn.2012.4.1.69

Cerebellar Atrophy Following Long Term Phenytoin Overdose -A case report-

Yujeong Kang, M.D., Min Ho Chun, M.D.

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea.

Corresponding author (mhchun@amc.seoul.kr)

Copyright © 2010 The Korean Rheumatism Association

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