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Reversible cytotoxic brain edema and facial weakness in uremic encephalopathy

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Prüss, H., Siebert, E. & Masuhr, F. Reversible cytotoxic brain edema and facial weakness in uremic encephalopathy. J Neurol 256, 1372–1373 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-009-5125-3

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