An unusual thyroglossal cyst causing upper airway obstruction
Strachan, D.; Wengraf, C.
British Journal of Clinical Practice 50(8): 472-473
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0007-0947 PMID: 9039722 Document Number: 460789
Rarely does a thyroglossal cyst reach such proportions as to compromise the upper respiratory airway. Such a case is presented and the manner in which it was satisfactorily treated is described.
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