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Liver Vascularity and Function in Fetuses with Trisomy 21

Mona Zvanca, Radu Vladareanu

Keywords : Down syndrome,Acute megakaryoblastic leukemia,Transient myeloproliferative disorder,Hepatic artery,Fetal liver size

Citation Information : Zvanca M, Vladareanu R. Liver Vascularity and Function in Fetuses with Trisomy 21. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2012; 6 (1):97-103.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1230

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2012

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2012; The Author(s).


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Zvanca M, Vladareanu R. Liver Vascularity and Function in Fetuses with Trisomy 21. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2012;6(1):97-103.


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