Pseudocyst of the pancreas in childhood.
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چکیده
Pancreatic cysts are uncommon in childhood. Over half of those reported are caused by trauma. A case report is presented and the management of this patient discussed with reference to information from previous reports.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- A.M.A. journal of diseases of children
دوره 92 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1951