Neurofibromatosis and brainstem implants: what to do?
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چکیده
The histopathological changes in the temporal bones of one donor individual deceased for complications of neurofibromatosis type 2 are studied. The different modalities of presentation of neurofibromatosis and the criteria for the differential diagnosis are presented. The possibilities of the auditory brainstem implants in this pathology are discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- European review for medical and pharmacological sciences
دوره 3 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1999