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Published in: European Radiology Supplements 4/2004

01-03-2004 | Pediatric

Ultrasound of female genital anomalies

Authors: I. Gassner, T. E. Geley

Published in: European Radiology Supplements | Issue 4/2004

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Abstract

Congenital anomalies of the female genital tract result from müllerian duct anomalies and/or abnormalities of the urogenital sinus or cloaca. Due to the close developmental relationship between the genital and the urinary tracts, association of anomalies in both systems are common. This article reviews the appearance of developmental anomalies of the female urinary and genital tracts and points out common associated malformations to allow an early and complete sonographic assessment of affected infant.
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Metadata
Title
Ultrasound of female genital anomalies
Authors
I. Gassner
T. E. Geley
Publication date
01-03-2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Radiology Supplements / Issue 4/2004
Print ISSN: 1613-3749
Electronic ISSN: 1613-3757
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-003-2036-z

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