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Cushing’s syndrome in childhood

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  1. Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children & Institute of Child Health, 400 012, Parel, Bombay

    M. Desai M.D.D.C.H., P. M. Colaco M.D.D.C.H. & S. M. Merchant M.D.D.C.H.

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Desai, M., Colaco, P.M. & Merchant, S.M. Cushing’s syndrome in childhood. Indian J Pediatr 49, 457–460 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02834442

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