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An unusual case of 'itchy paralysis’: neuromyelitis optica presenting with severe neuropathic itch
- Correspondence to Dr Sizheng Zhao, NMO Clinical Service, The Walton Centre, Liverpool L9 7LJ, UK; s.zhao8{at}liv.ac.uk
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An unusual case of 'itchy paralysis’: neuromyelitis optica presenting with severe neuropathic itch
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- Accepted October 26, 2014
- First published November 17, 2014.
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April 14, 2016
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