International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 1, Issue 4 , Pages 274-278 , December 2006

Papillary carcinoma of the thyroid in a 2-year old: Case report with review of the literature

  • S. Srikumar

      Affiliations

    • Department of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK
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  • F.O. Agada

      Affiliations

    • Department of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author at: 10 Pavilion Way, Newton Hill, Wakefield WF1 3AJ, UK. Tel.: +44 1924 374054; fax: +44 7789 815212.
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  • S.V. Picton

      Affiliations

    • Department of Paediatric Oncology and Haematology, St. James University Hospital, Leeds, UK
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  • R. Squire

      Affiliations

    • Department of Paediatric Surgery, St. James University Hospital, Leeds, UK
    • ,
  • L.C. Knight

      Affiliations

    • Department of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK

Received 5 May 2006 ,Revised 21 July 2006 ,Accepted 23 July 2006.

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PII: S1871-4048(06)00076-1

doi: 10.1016/j.pedex.2006.07.005

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 1, Issue 4 , Pages 274-278 , December 2006

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