Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 249-251 , August 2007

Paraurethral Cysts in Female Newborns: Role of Maternal Estrogens

  • Tutku Soyer, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Tutku Soyer, MD, Ankara Güven Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Simsek sk. No:29 Kavaklıdere, Ankara, Turkey
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  • Erbil Aydemir, MD
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  • Emel Atmaca, MD

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PII: S1083-3188(07)00180-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2007.04.007

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 249-251 , August 2007

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