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Prevalence of Factor V Leiden and other thrombophilic traits among Cretan children with malignancy.
Pediatric blood & cancer - 1 Apr 2005
Stiakaki Eftichia, Germanakis Ioannis, Sfyridaki Caterina, Katzilakis Nikos, Danilatou Vasiliki, Kalmanti Maria
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BACKGROUND: The prevalence of thrombophilic traits, which might further enhance the risk of thrombotic complications in children treated for cancer, varies significantly among different populations. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of common thrombophilic traits of the East Mediterranean Region, among native Cretan children treated for malignancy. METHODS: Blood samples were consecutively collected from 31...
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