Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume 45, Issue 1 , Pages 56-59 , March 2006

Prenatal 2D Ultrasonic Diagnosis of Fetal Complete Atrioventricular Block and Bilateral Hydroceles with Occult Maternal SS-A

  • Chih Yao Yi
    • ,
  • Chen Cheng Wu

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to: Dr. Yi Cheng Wu, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Veteran's General Hospital, 201, Section 2, Shihpai Road, Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan
    • ,
  • Man Li Yang

Received 11 July 2005 ,Revised 13 July 2005 ,Accepted 14 July 2005.

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PII: S1028-4559(09)60192-3

doi: 10.1016/S1028-4559(09)60192-3

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume 45, Issue 1 , Pages 56-59 , March 2006

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