Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 21, Issue 5 , Pages 295-297 , October 2008

Adnexal Torsion Leading to Death of an Infant

  • V.A. Fitzhugh, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry- New Jersey Medical School, Newark NJ, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Valerie A. Fitzhugh, MD, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School, 150 Bergen Street, E-156, Newark, NJ, 07103
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  • J.R. Shaikh, MD

      Affiliations

    • Union County Medical Examiner's Office, Union, New Jersey, USA
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  • D.S. Heller, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry- New Jersey Medical School, Newark NJ, USA

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PII: S1083-3188(08)00098-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2008.02.010

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 21, Issue 5 , Pages 295-297 , October 2008

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