Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 22, Issue 3 , Pages e13-e16 , June 2009

Tubo-ovarian Abscess in Virginal Adolescents: Exposure of the Underlying Etiology

  • K.A. Hartmann, MD
    • ,
  • S.J. Lerand, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Sarah J. Lerand, M.D., M.P.H. Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine. Children's Corporate Center, Suite 560. 999 North 92nd Street; Wauwatosa, WI 53226
    • ,
  • M.S. Jay, MD

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PII: S1083-3188(08)00132-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2008.03.006

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 22, Issue 3 , Pages e13-e16 , June 2009

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