Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 19, Issue 5 , Pages 345-349 , October 2006

Disorders of the Breast in Children and Adolescents, Part 1: Disorders of Growth and Infections of the Breast

  • Nirupama K. De Silva, MD

      Affiliations

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Associated Women's Specialists/OU-Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Nirupama K. De Silva, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Associated Women's Specialists/OU-Tulsa, 1705 East 19th Street, Suite 600, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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  • Mary L. Brandt, MD

      Affiliations

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Associated Women's Specialists/OU-Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma
    • Michael E. Debakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Houston, Texas

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PII: S1083-3188(06)00187-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2006.06.006

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 19, Issue 5 , Pages 345-349 , October 2006

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