Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 4 , Pages 274-277 , May 2005

Unifocal Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Presenting as an Aggressive Bone Lesion

  • Kenneth J. Young, DC

      Affiliations

    • Senior Lecturer in Radiology, University of Glamorgan, Wales
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Kenneth J. Young, DC, Welsh Institute of Chiropractic, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd CF37 1DL, Wales, UK
    • ,
  • Stephanie George, Bsc Hons(Chiro)

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice of Chiropractic, Hereford, England

Received 15 August 2003

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PII: S0161-4754(05)00086-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.03.009

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 4 , Pages 274-277 , May 2005

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