Pediatric malignancies presenting in the head and neck
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Pediatric head and neck malignancies.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW Although head and neck masses represent a common entity in children, malignancy is uncommon. The otolaryngologist may be the first physician to see these children, and early recognition of malignancy is of obvious importance. This review aims to discuss the cause, diagnosis, investigation, treatment options, and prognosis for the most common head and neck malignancies of child...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
سال: 2019
ISSN: 0165-5876
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2018.12.009