Neonatal Ovarian Cysts: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Management

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Journal Pediatr Radiol

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 1997 Feb 1

PMID 9028838

Citations 11

Authors

S Schmahmann

J O Haller

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Abstract

This review discusses problems concerning the neonatal ovary. Neonatal ovarian cysts may undergo torsion and amputation. We discuss the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of these conditions.

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