International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 84, Issue 2 , Pages 162-163 , February 2004

Leptin levels in women with hyperemesis gravidarum

  • N Ünsel
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  • A Benian
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  • C Tamer Erel

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Kasaneler Sok, Nigar Hanim Apt, No: 28/11, Erenkoy, Istanbul 81070, Turkey. Tel.: +90-212-588-4800x1408; fax: +90-216-478-3899

Received 11 November 2002 ,Revised 11 March 2003 ,Accepted 12 March 2003.

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PII: S0020-7292(03)00140-1

doi: 10.1016/S0020-7292(03)00140-1

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 84, Issue 2 , Pages 162-163 , February 2004

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