Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 25-28 , February 2011

Ovarian Tumors in Children and Adolescents—A Clinical Study of 52 Patients in a University Hospital

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2010.06.005

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 25-28 , February 2011