Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 11-15 , February 2010

Gynecologic Issues of Adolescents with Down Syndrome, Autism, and Cerebral Palsy

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2009.04.005

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 11-15 , February 2010

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