Epidermal cyst of submandibular gland.
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چکیده
The differential diagnosis of a cystic lesion in the submandibular area can be difficult. We report a case of epidermal cyst of submandibular gland which is relatively rare compared to the commoner epidermoid cyst.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 60 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005