Acquired hemophilia A in a patient treated by Ginkgo‐dipyridamolum
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چکیده
Acquired hemophilia A might be caused by Ginkgo-dipyridamolum especially by Ginkgo, and it was successfully treated with hemostasis and immune-suppression therapy including methylprednisolone and cyclophosphamide.
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