Inflammatory pseudotumor of the tonsil.
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چکیده
Inflammatory pseudotumor is an unusual benign but potentially invasive lesion. In the head and neck area, it mainly involves the orbit and paranasal sinuses. We present a case in tonsil and neck. After tonsillectomy and steroid therapy, there has been no recurrence.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola
دوره 63 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012