International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 185-187 , September 2006

Masticator space abscess in a 21-month-old child

  • Robert Steelman

      Affiliations

    • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine & Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oregan Health; Science University, Portland, OR, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to OHSU, MS: CDRC-P, 707 SW Gaines Road Portland, OR 97239, United States. Tel.: +503.494.5522
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  • Henry Milczuk

      Affiliations

    • Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Oregan Health; Science University, Portland, OR, USA
    • ,
  • Anna Grosz

      Affiliations

    • Resident, Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery Oregon Health & Science University Portland, Oregan Health; Science University, Portland, OR, USA

Received 20 January 2006 ,Revised 12 April 2006 ,Accepted 17 April 2006.

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PII: S1871-4048(06)00047-5

doi: 10.1016/j.pedex.2006.04.003

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 185-187 , September 2006

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