Thromb Haemost 1988; 60(01): 123
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1647649
Letter to the Editor
Schattauer GmbH Stuttgart

Treatment of Gray Platelet Syndrome

Michael Köhler
Abteilung für klinische Hämostaseologie und Tiansfusionsmedizin Universität des Saarlandes D-6650 Homburg/Saar, FRG
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Publication History

Received 22 January 1988

Accepted 14 March 1988

Publication Date:
30 June 2018 (online)

 
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