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Mean platelet volume and amyloidosis in patients with familial Mediterranean fever

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  1. Department of Hematology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Etlik, 06018, Ankara, Turkey

    Cengiz Beyan

  2. Department of Internal Medicine, Kecioren Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

    Esin Beyan

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Beyan, C., Beyan, E. Mean platelet volume and amyloidosis in patients with familial Mediterranean fever. Clin Rheumatol 32, 1245–1246 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-013-2313-4

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