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Cranial MR Findings in Chronic Toluene Abuse by Inhalation
Kubilay Aydin, Serra Sencer, Turkay Demir, Kultekin Ogel, Atadan Tunaci and Ozenc Minareci
American Journal of Neuroradiology August 2002, 23 (7) 1173-1179;
Kubilay Aydin
Serra Sencer
Turkay Demir
Kultekin Ogel
Atadan Tunaci

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