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The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine Volume 18, 2005 - Issue 1
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Original Article

Frequency of echogenic intracardiac focus by race/ethnicity in euploid fetuses

Adam F Borgida Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Christine Maffeo Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA
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Elisa A Gianferarri Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA
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Alan D Bolnick Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA
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Carolyn M Zelop Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, CT, USA
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James FX Egan Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA
Pages 65-66 | Published online: 03 Aug 2009

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