Vocal Nodules and Polyps: Clinical and Histological Diagnosis
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چکیده
Vocal nodules and polyps are the most common benign laryngeal lesions. Recent studies have emphasized the importance of the clinicohistological correlation in laryngeal pathologies. The clinico-histological correlation of these lesions is not always easy, but an accurate diagnosis is of the utmost importance.
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Clinical diagnosis and histological analysis of vocal nodules and polyps.
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