Exostoses of the external auditory canal.
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چکیده
An incidental post-mortem finding is reported. Its clinical relevance is discussed. It is suggested that some EAC exostoses may have a similar origin and thus an association with IAC exostoses.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
دوره 26 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1951