Unusual cause of persistent chest pain

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Yuri Kim (Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine) ;
Ji Yong Ahn (Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine)

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