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Editorial
. 2009 Aug;94(8):1041-3.
doi: 10.3324/haematol.2009.007682.

Flow cytometry immunophenotyping for diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndrome

Mario Cazzola
Editorial

Flow cytometry immunophenotyping for diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndrome

Mario Cazzola. Haematologica. 2009 Aug.

Abstract

In this perspective article, Dr. Cazzola examines standard and novel tools for the diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndrome. Flow cytometry immunophenotyping may provide complementary information in the diagnostic approach to a patient with this condition. See related articles on pages 1066, 1124 and 1160.

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