Management of neck masses in adults.
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چکیده
Initial management of a neck mass in adults is a frequently encountered problem in ENT practice. The differential diagnosis with regards to clinical presentation, localization, imaging studies and cytology and/or histology is reviewed. An algorithm is provided to help the practioner.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- B-ENT
دوره Suppl 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005