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Thromb Haemost 2003; 90(05): 957-960
DOI: 10.1160/TH03-03-0137
Case Report
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Stroke due to left carotid thrombosis in moderate ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Pierpaolo Di Micco
,
Maristella D’Uva
,
Marco Romano
,
Biagio Di Micco
,
Alferio Niglio
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Received 08 March 2003

Accepted after revision 10 July 2003

Publication Date:
05 December 2017 (online)

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