Endodermal sinus tumor of testis with acute intestinal obstruction: A rare presentation
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
سال: 2012
ISSN: 0971-9261
DOI: 10.4103/0971-9261.91087