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An unusual case of lingual tonsillar hypertrophy
Lingual tonsillar hypertrophy is an unusual presentation of voice change. If managed incorrectly this group of patients has the potential to deteriorate significantly causing airway obstruction and potentially death.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie
سال: 2002
ISSN: 0832-610X,1496-8975
DOI: 10.1007/bf03017463