Thromb Haemost 1988; 60(03): 524
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1647004
Letters to the Editor
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Moderate, Chronic Hypothyroidism Does Not Lead to More Small-Sized Platelets in the Circulation

H C Ford
Department of Pathology, Wellington School of Medicine, P. O. Box 7343, Wellington South, New Zealand
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J M Carter
Department of Pathology, Wellington School of Medicine, P. O. Box 7343, Wellington South, New Zealand
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Publication History

Received 15 June 1988

Accepted after revision 17 June 1988

Publication Date:
30 June 2018 (online)

 
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