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The serum ferritin levels and liver iron concentrations in patients with alpha-thalassemia: is there a good correlation?

Nattiya Teawtrakula Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, ThailandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Chittima Sirijerachaia Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, ThailandView further author information
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Kanchana Chansunga Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, ThailandView further author information
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Arunee Jetsrisuparbb Division of Hematology, Department of Pedriatrics, Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, ThailandView further author information
Pages 473-477 | Published online: 08 Jul 2021

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