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30 June 2012
Vol. 34 No. 3 (2012)
https://doi.org/10.4081/pmc.2012.80

Ovarian cyst in a newborn: a case report

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Ovarian Cyst, Ultrasound
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V.A. Caiulo
antoniocaiulo@inwind.it
U.O. Neonatologia, Ospedale Perrino, Brindisi, Italy.
S. Caiulo
Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università Vita-Salute San raffaele, Milano, Italy.
C. Gargasole
Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Polo San Paolo Humanitas, Università degli Studi, Milano, Italy.
G. Latini
U.O. Neonatologia, Ospedale Perrino, Brindisi, Istituto di Fisiologia Clinica del CNR, Divisione di Lecce, Lecce, Italy.
The presence of ovarian cysts in the newborn is often a sign of an abnormal exacerbation of the physiologic process. In our case a large cyst caused symptoms related to gastroesophageal reflux: vomiting, poor weight gain, and respiratory disorders. Ultrasound examination enabled a correct diagnosis.

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Ovarian cyst in a newborn: a case report. (2012). La Pediatria Medica E Chirurgica, 34(3). https://doi.org/10.4081/pmc.2012.80

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