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Adenocarcinoma of the uterine body following use of intrauterine contraceptive device

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A CASE of endometrial adenocarcinoma following use of an intrauterine contraceptive device (Lippes Loop) is reported.

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  1. Gynaecological Department, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin 7

    Robert F. Harrison

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Harrison, R.F. Adenocarcinoma of the uterine body following use of intrauterine contraceptive device. Ir J Med Sci 140, 407–409 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02940470

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