American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 45, Issue 4 , Pages 788-789 , April 2005

Cyclophosphamide or chlorambucil therapy is indicated in idiopathic membranous nephropathy with strong risk factors for progression

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 Originally published online as doi:10.1053/j.ajkd.2005.01.033 on February 28, 2005.

PII: S0272-6386(05)00133-2

doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2005.01.033

American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 45, Issue 4 , Pages 788-789 , April 2005

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