Hemoglobin E-Saskatoon and pregnancy: report of two cases.
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چکیده
Hemoglobin E-Saskatoon (beta22-Glu-Lys) is found worldwide but is extremely rarely. Two cases of pregnant women who carried the abnormal hemoglobin and the various problems that arise from it are reported. A discussion of the combinations with other abnormal hemoglobin is also presented.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research
دوره 32 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006