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Pre-operative Differentiation of Pediatric Ovarian Tumors: Morphological Scoring System and Tumor Markers

Zoran Stanković, Milan Djukić, D Savić, Branislav Lukac, Slaviša Djuričić, Katarina Sedlecki, Darko Zdravković

Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2006 · 38 citations · 4 references

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Abstract

Ultrasonographic assessment with morphological analysis recommended by DePriest and Ueland is a very useful procedure for differentiating benign from malignant ovarian tumors in children. Tumor markers and endocrinological investigation are also useful for preoperative evaluation.

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