Thromb Haemost 1992; 68(03): 371-372
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1656382
Letters to the Editor
Schattauer GmbH Stuttgart

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

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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Publication History

Received 27 December 1991

Accepted after revision 06 April 1992

Publication Date:
04 July 2018 (online)

 
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