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Ankle Edema / Ankle Swelling - References

Written by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Jul 04, 2016

References:

PJ Mehta’s Practical Medicine
Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2012

Author: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Editor: Sheela Philomena

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Feb 07, 2013
Last Updated on Jul 04, 2016

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