Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Volume 107, Issue 10 , Pages 806-810 , October 2008

Transient Pseudohypoparathyroidism as a Cause of Late-onset Hypocalcemia in Neonates and Infants

Received 31 January 2008 ,Revised 11 April 2008 ,Accepted 7 May 2008.

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PII: S0929-6646(08)60194-1

doi: 10.1016/S0929-6646(08)60194-1

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Volume 107, Issue 10 , Pages 806-810 , October 2008

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