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Sculptures with goiter in the Ossuccio Sacred Mount: when pathognomonic signs have a specific moral significance

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The authors are grateful to Professors Roberto De Giorgio (University of Ferrara), Maria Rosaria Ambrosio (University of Ferrara) and Maria Chiara Zatelli (University of Ferrara) and to Rev. Sergio Tettamanti (rector of the Sacro Monte of Ossuccio) for their precious suggestions.

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    G. Zavagli

  2. Section of Endocrinology, Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy

    V. Marino Picciola

  3. Vascular Diseases Center, Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy

    P. Zamboni

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Zavagli, G., Marino Picciola, V. & Zamboni, P. Sculptures with goiter in the Ossuccio Sacred Mount: when pathognomonic signs have a specific moral significance. J Endocrinol Invest (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40618-024-02423-1

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