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Coexistent cutaneous tuberous and tendinous xanthomas in traumatic regions: a case report

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Öreroğlu, A.R., Üsçetin, İ., Egemen, O. et al. Coexistent cutaneous tuberous and tendinous xanthomas in traumatic regions: a case report. Eur J Plast Surg 35, 325–327 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-011-0562-5

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