Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages e17-e21 , February 2010

Venous Thrombosis and Congenital Absence of Inferior Vena Cava in a Patient with Menorrhagia and Pelvic Pain

  • J.L. Nichols, DO

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Jennifer L. Nichols, DO, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Geisinger Health System, Geisinger Medical Center, 100 North Academy Avenue MC 29-20, Danville, PA 17822.
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  • S.C. Gonzalez, DO

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, USA
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  • P.J. Bellino, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, USA
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  • E.J. Bieber, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA

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PII: S1083-3188(09)00183-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2009.04.007

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages e17-e21 , February 2010

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