Unusual Cause of a Stroke in a Patient with Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis

Abstract

The case of a patient who suffered a severe cerebrovascular accident caused by an aortic rheumatoid granuloma is presented

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aortic insufficiency cerebrovascular accident rheumatoid arthritis

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