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“Apple peel” syndrome. A radiological study

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Three cases of “apple peel” syndrome are reported. The radiological features of this abnormality are discussed, and the possibility of pre-operative diagnosis stressed.

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  1. Radiology Department, “V. Buzzi” Children's Hospital, Via Castelvetro 32, Milan, Italy

    E. Schiavetti & G. Massotti

  2. Department of pediatric Surgery, “V. Buzzi” Children's Hospital, Via Castelvetro 32, Milan, Italy

    M. Torricelli & L. Perfetti

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Schiavetti, E., Massotti, G., Torricelli, M. et al. “Apple peel” syndrome. A radiological study. Pediatr Radiol 14, 380–383 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02343423

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