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Murphy, E.J., Davern, T.J., Shakil, A.O. et al. CASE REPORT: Troglitazone-Induced Fulminant Hepatic Failure. Dig Dis Sci 45, 549–553 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1005405526283
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