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Posted by: Geri Hewitt, MD , Jennie Aldrink, MD on Apr 06, 2023

Ovarian neoplasms happen when there is an abnormal mass of tissue forming on the ovary with cells growing and dividing more quickly than they should.

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Anorectal Malformation and Long-Term Care: Meeting the Needs of Individual Patients
The most frequent issues that require long-term care include constipation, incontinence (stool and/or urinary accidents), urologic problems, reproductive health-related care and ongoing psychosocial care.
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Ovarian Torsion: What Parents Need to Know
Ovarian torsion needs to be considered in any girl or young women who complains of sudden onset abdominal pain, particularly when the pain comes with nausea and/or vomiting.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Ovary Preservation: A Practice in Preserving Your Future

Nov 29, 2016

On each side of a female’s uterus are two ovaries. Though small in size, they play an important role. Ovaries are where eggs develop and mature and where female hormones are made. Read More

When Your Daughter Wants Plastic Surgery: What Parents Need to Know About Labial Hypertrophy

Apr 27, 2016

Before you or your daughter decide on an elective surgery to fix a problem that most likely doesn’t need fixing, I hope you’ll consider the following. Read More