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A case of malignant ovarian tumour in an 8-year-old child is presented. Reversible changes in the right ureter and kidney due to extrinsic pressure of the pelvic mass are stressed. A brief discussion of the treatment is given.
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From the Department of Radiology, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Hospital, New Delhi.
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Bery, K., Chawla, S. Malignant ovarian tumour in childhood. Indian J Pediatr 30, 48–49 (1963). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02748173
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