Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 245-247 , August 2007

Imperforate Hymen—A Rare Cause of Abdominal Pain: Two Cases and Review of the Literature

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PII: S1083-3188(06)00350-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2006.12.003

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 245-247 , August 2007

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