Isolated Actinomycotic Swelling in Right Upper Cervical Region.
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چکیده
Cervicofacial actinomycosis is today a rare disease in our country. Isolated neck swelling due to actinomycosis is extremely rare. A case of 52 year old man with an isolated neck swelling due to actinomycosis without any discharging sinus is reported here.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
دوره 63 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015