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Laryngeal oedema complicating thyroid lymphoma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

C. Watson*
Affiliation:
(Norwich)
*
E.N.T. Department, Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow.

Abstract

A case is described in which recurrent laryngeal oedema was the presenting feature of thyroid lymphoma. Conventional isotope scanning was of no value in reaching the diagnosis.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1988

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