Callo: The first known case of ambiguous genitalia to be surgically repaired in the history of Medicine, described by Diodorus Siculus.
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1Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Patras Medical School, Patras; 22nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Pediatric, Adolescent Gynecology and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Athens, Medical School, Aretaieion Hospital, Athens, 31st Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes Centre, “Alexandra” Hospital, Athens HORMONES 2015, 14(3):459-461
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Hormones
دوره 14 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015