Acquired Protein S Deficiency Might Be Associated with a Prethrombotic State During Estrogen Treatment for Tall Stature

Thromb Haemost 1992; 68(03): 371-372
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1656382

Letters to the Editor

Schattauer GmbH Stuttgart

Authors

M Peters

Academical Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
H ten Cate

Academical Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
A Sturk

Academical Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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