Leukemia cutis: a rare dermatological presentation of leukemia.

Pan Afr Med J

Department of Respiratory Medicine, Datta Meghe Medical College, Nagpur, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Deemed University, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha.

Published: October 2024

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