Scrotal pearl is not always a sign of anorectal malformation: median raphe cyst.
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چکیده
Pearls of meconium can be seen on the raphe of the scrotum and are considered as a sign of anorectal malformation (ARM). Scrotal pearls without ARM are rare in children and designated as median raphe cyst of the scrotum (MRC). A six-month-old boy with scrotal pearls without ARM is presented to discuss the clinical features and treatment modalities of MRC in infants.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Turkish journal of pediatrics
دوره 55 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013