Persistent unexplained congenital clitoromegaly in females born extremely prematurely
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Persistent unexplained congenital clitoromegaly in females born extremely prematurely
OBJECTIVE Unexplained clitoromegaly is a rare but well recognised feature in girls born premature. Although detected at birth, girls may re-present during childhood to paediatric urologists and gynaecologists who should be aware of this condition. The aim of the study was to describe the clinical findings and management of a series of girls presenting with persistent congenital clitoromegaly as...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Pediatric Urology
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1477-5131
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2013.03.001