Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 5 , Pages 309-313 , October 2007

Erythema Multiforme Limited to the Oral Mucosa in a Teenager on Oral Contraceptive Therapy

  • Robert E. Jawetz, MD

      Affiliations

    • Tenafly Pediatrics, Tenafly
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Robert E Jawetz, MD, 32 Franklin Street, Tenafly NJ 07670
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  • Avigayil Elkin, MD

      Affiliations

    • Tenafly Pediatrics, Tenafly
    • ,
  • Lisa Michael, MD

      Affiliations

    • Tenafly Pediatrics, Tenafly
    • ,
  • Sheryl A. Jawetz, MD

      Affiliations

    • Tenafly Pediatrics, Tenafly
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  • Helen T. Shin, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, The Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey, USA

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PII: S1083-3188(07)00037-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2007.02.001

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 5 , Pages 309-313 , October 2007

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