Trichoptysis: a hairy presentation of a rare tumour.
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We describe the case of a 17-year-old hairdresser who presented with haemoptysis and trichoptysis due to benign intrapulmonary teratoma and her surgical management. The clinical and radiological features of this rare tumour are reviewed and the symptom of trichoptysis discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
دوره 9 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009