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. 2003 Jan;72(1):43-52.
doi: 10.1002/ajh.10263.

Thromboembolic complications of cancer: epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment

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Thromboembolic complications of cancer: epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment

Douglas E Sutherland et al. Am J Hematol. 2003 Jan.
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Abstract

The association between malignancy and clinical thrombosis has been recognized for nearly 140 years. The purpose of this review is to examine our current understanding of thrombosis as a complication of cancer and cancer therapy. The review includes a discussion of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment.

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