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High factor VIII or homocysteine levels and thrombosis in Henoch-Schönlein purpura

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Shin, J.I., Lee, J.S. High factor VIII or homocysteine levels and thrombosis in Henoch-Schönlein purpura. Rheumatol Int 29, 1251–1252 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-008-0812-4

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