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11-Hydroxylase deficiency as a cause of pre-pubertal gynecomastia ©2009, Editrice Kurtis

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    M. Wasniewska, T. Arrigo, F. Lombardo, G. Crisafulli, G. Salzano & F. De Luca

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Wasniewska, M., Arrigo, T., Lombardo, F. et al. 11-Hydroxylase deficiency as a cause of pre-pubertal gynecomastia ©2009, Editrice Kurtis. J Endocrinol Invest 32, 387–388 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03345731

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