Cutis Verticis Gyrata-Unfolding the Folds.

J Assoc Physicians India

Professor and Head, Department of Endocrinology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Published: June 2024

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