Plasma cell leukemia mimicking hairy cell leukemia: Extended role of immunophenotyping in correct diagnosis
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Applied Hematology
سال: 2019
ISSN: 1658-5127
DOI: 10.4103/joah.joah_26_19