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We would like to thank Miss Linda Treharne and Mr. Chidi Ekwobi from the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, for their involvement in the management of the patient.
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Tajsic, T., Kolias, A.G., Patel, K. et al. Dermatitis artefacta of the scalp complicated by skull erosion and intracranial infection. Acta Neurochir 157, 2227–2228 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-015-2608-0
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