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Thromb Haemost 1998; 79(06): 1214-1215
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1615043
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Prothrombin 20210A Polymorphism and Third Generation Oral Contraceptives – A Case Report of Coeliac Axis Thrombosis and Splenic Infarction

J. Gould
1   Department of Haematology, University Hospital Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
,
S. Deam
1   Department of Haematology, University Hospital Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
,
G. Dolan
1   Department of Haematology, University Hospital Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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Received 13 January 1998

Accepted after revision 12 February 1998

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07 December 2017 (online)

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