Antiphospholipid Antibodies and the Antiphospholipid Syndrome I: Pathogenesis, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Management

Semin Thromb Hemost 2008; 34(3): 213-218
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1082264

PREFACE

Richard C.W Wong¹ , Emmanuel J. Favaloro²

¹Division of Immunology, Pathology Queensland (Central Laboratory), Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia
²Department of Haematology, Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research (ICPMR), Westmead Hospital, SWAHS, Westmead, NSW, Australia

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