Development of clear cell adenocarcinomas of the vagina in young girls has been causally linked to in utero exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES).

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Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a synthetic estrogen that was prescribed to pregnant women, and its exposure in utero has been linked to an increased risk of clear cell adenocarcinoma of the vagina in their daughters.

Development of Clear Cell Adenocarcinomas of the Vagina in Young