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Letter

1q21 amplification with additional genetic abnormalities but not isolated 1q21 gain is a negative prognostic factor in newly diagnosed patients with multiple myeloma treated with thalidomide-based regimens

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Pages 2500-2503 | Received 18 Mar 2012, Accepted 06 Apr 2012, Published online: 22 May 2012

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