Carotid body tumour--a case report.
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A case of carotid body tumour is presented. Pathology, diagnostic investigations, modalities of treatment and prognosis are discussed. With greater awareness of this condition and improvement in diagnostic investigations and surgical techniques, the outlook in managing this condition should be better.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 44 2 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 1976