Thromb Haemost 2000; 84(05): 929-930
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1614146
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Severe Acquired Functional Protein S Deficiency and Skin Necrosis in a Patient with ANCA-associated Vasculitis

David E. Joyce
1   From the Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA
,
Warren W. Piette
2   From the Department Dermatology, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA
,
Mary Seabury Stone
3   From the Department Pathology University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA
,
Thomas L. Carlisle
1   From the Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA
,
Steven R. Lentz
1   From the Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA
› Author Affiliations
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Publication History

Received 21 March 2000

Accepted after revision 31 May 2000

Publication Date:
13 December 2017 (online)

 

 
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