International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 31-34 , January 2008

Recurrent thyroglossal duct cyst presenting as upper airway obstruction: A case presentation and review of the literature

Received 21 August 2007 ,Accepted 14 September 2007.

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PII: S1871-4048(07)00075-5

doi: 10.1016/j.pedex.2007.09.004

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 31-34 , January 2008

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