Abstract
The evaluation of the premenopausal ovarian mass with transvaginal ultrasound and color Doppler is reviewed.
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Cohen, L. Transvaginal ultrasound assessment of the premenopausal ovarian mass. J Assist Reprod Genet 24, 507–512 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-007-9128-7
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