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S/l negative koness in the upper and lower limbs (sm)

Posted By: CAMT on 2006-09-07
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Subject: S/l negative koness in the upper and lower limbs (sm)

Could s/l coldness...? This is on a musculoskeletal exam. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!


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