Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 22, Issue 3 , Pages 163-167 , June 2009

Hemorrhagic Corpus Luteum Cysts: An Unusual Problem for Pediatric Surgeons

  • C. Spinelli, MD

      Affiliations

    • Chair of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Prof. Claudio Spinelli, MD, Chair of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery of the University of Pisa, Via Roma 67, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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  • M. Di Giacomo, MD

      Affiliations

    • Chair of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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  • N. Mucci, MD

      Affiliations

    • Chair of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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  • F. Massart, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Pediatric Endocrine Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2008.07.013

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 22, Issue 3 , Pages 163-167 , June 2009

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