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Original Article

Role of Ultrasound Colour Flow Mapping in Differentiating Between Benign and Malignant Ovarian Cysts

C. Anandakumar Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Singapore
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S. Chew Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Singapore
,
Y. C. Wong Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Singapore
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D. Chia Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Singapore
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S. S. Ratnam Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Singapore
Pages 266-270 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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