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

Authors

  • H C Ford

    Department of Pathology, Wellington School of Medicine, P. O. Box 7343, Wellington South, New Zealand
  • J M Carter

    Department of Pathology, Wellington School of Medicine, P. O. Box 7343, Wellington South, New Zealand
Further Information

Publication History

Received 15 June 1988

Accepted after revision 17 June 1988

Publication Date:
30 June 2018 (online)

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