Oculomotor Nerve Palsy due to an Odontogenic Abscess Originating from the Mandibular Third Molar
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We report a case of oculomotor nerve palsy (ONP) as a result of odontogenic infection originating from the third molar, which is considered rare.
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دوره 2012 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2012