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international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 38, 2014 - Issue 5
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Research Article

Priapism, an Emerging Complication in β-Thalassemia Intermedia Patients

Naji S. MallatDepartment of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut BeirutLebanon
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David WehbeDepartment of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut BeirutLebanon
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Anthony HaddadDepartment of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut BeirutLebanon
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Maria D. CappelliniDepartment of Medicine and Medical Specialties, IRCCS Ca’ Granda Foundation Maggiore Policlinico Hospital, University of Milan Milan
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Alessia MarconDepartment of Medicine and Medical Specialties, IRCCS Ca’ Granda Foundation Maggiore Policlinico Hospital, University of Milan Milan
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Suzanne KoussaChronic Care Center HazmiehLebanon
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Miguel R. AbboudDepartment of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut BeirutLebanon
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Amr RadwanDepartment of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut BeirutLebanon
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Ali T. TaherDepartment of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut BeirutLebanon;Chronic Care Center HazmiehLebanonCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 351-354 | Received 11 Feb 2014, Accepted 08 Apr 2014, Published online: 01 Oct 2014

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