Cystic acoustic neuromas.
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چکیده
Predominantly cystic acoustic neuromas are rare and they usually present with clinical and radiological features different from their more common solid counterparts. Two cases of cystic acoustic neuromas are reported here.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India
دوره 54 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002