2014, Number 4
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Ann Hepatol 2014; 13 (4)
Severe aplastic anemia-paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria syndrome in a patient with non-A-E hepatitis virus infection
Shaaban H, Gauchan D, Kahlon A, Maroules M
Language: English
References: 5
Page: 466-467
PDF size: 65.40 Kb.
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Dear Editor-in-Chief,
Hepatitis-associated aplastic anemia (HAAA) is a
distinct variant of acquired aplastic anemia, in
which an acute attack of hepatitis leads to marrow
failure and pancytopenia.
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