Severe hemoperitoneum from spontaneous rupture of uterine tumor resembling ovarian sex-cord tumor: A very rare case.

Int J Gynaecol Obstet

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon.

Published: January 2024

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