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Lee, D., Heo, S.H., Kim, EJ. et al. Pseudo-occlusion of the extracranial carotid artery caused by intracranial carotid artery stenosis. Neurol Sci 33, 1201–1203 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-011-0870-3
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