Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI
Volume 28, Issue 4 , Pages 297-306 , August 2007

Sonography of Pediatric Scrotal Swelling

  • Brian D. Coley, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: Brian D. Coley, MD, Chief, Section of Ultrasound, Department of Radiology, Columbus Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio, 43205.

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