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A case of intractable pruritus in Turner’s syndrome successfully treated with molecular adsorbent recirculating system

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The authors wish to thank Dr. Antonella Capucci, Genetic Unit, Hospital of Imola (BO), for having performed the karyotype of this patient.

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  1. Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, University of Bologna, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Via Albertoni, 15, 40138, Bologna, Italy

    Elena Silvagni, Barbara Stagni & Luigi Bolondi

  2. Nephrology, Dialysis, and Renal Transplantation Unit, University of Bologna, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy

    Luigi Colì & Sergio Stefoni

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Silvagni, E., Colì, L., Stagni, B. et al. A case of intractable pruritus in Turner’s syndrome successfully treated with molecular adsorbent recirculating system. Intern Emerg Med 3, 65–67 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11739-008-0094-6

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