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Review
. 2007 Apr;78(4):334-41.
doi: 10.1136/jnnp.2006.092023.

Haematology and neurology

Steven Austin  1 , Hannah Cohen, Nick Losseff
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Review

Haematology and neurology

Steven Austin et al. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2007 Apr.

Abstract

This review aims to update the reader on advances in the understanding of haematological conditions that may arise in neurological practice. Thrombophilia, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, sickle cell and clonal disorders associated with neuropathy are discussed.

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Competing interests: None.

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