American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 52, Issue 4 , Pages 691-698 , October 2008

Etiology and Clinical Characteristics of Membranous Nephropathy in Chinese Patients

Received 18 October 2007 ,Accepted 4 June 2008.

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doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2008.06.006

American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 52, Issue 4 , Pages 691-698 , October 2008

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