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Benign thyroid adenoma causing recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy in a child

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Sherif Habashi*
Affiliation:
Manchester
*
S. Habashi, F.R.C.S.,43 Chalfont Drive, Astley, Tyldersley, Manchester M29 7PU.

Abstract

The standard teaching is that only malignant thyroid masses produce recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy. An unusual exception to this rule is reported.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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