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Asymptomatic Simple Ovarian Cyst in Postmenopausal Women: Syndrome of ‘Visible Ovary’

Raydeen Busse, Ivica Zalud, Biserka Funduk Kurjak

Keywords : Cysts of the ovary,Serial ultrasound,Doppler evaluation,CA-125 levels

Citation Information : Busse R, Zalud I, Kurjak BF. Asymptomatic Simple Ovarian Cyst in Postmenopausal Women: Syndrome of ‘Visible Ovary’. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013; 7 (2):182-186.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1282

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2013

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2013; The Author(s).


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Zalud I, Busse R, Kurjak BF. Asymptomatic Simple Ovarian Cyst in Postmenopausal Women: Syndrome of ‘Visible Ovary’. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013;7(2):182-186.


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