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Avascular necrosis of the femoral head: a rare class-effect of anti-VEGF agents

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Mir, O., Coriat, R., Gregory, T. et al. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head: a rare class-effect of anti-VEGF agents. Invest New Drugs 29, 716–718 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10637-010-9406-6

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