Surgical management of cervical chyloma following parathyroidectomy.
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چکیده
Although rare, chylomas can present as a neck mass, especially in the post-operative setting. Here, we present a case of a persistent cervical chyloma following parathyroidectomy and propose a management algorithm for this clinical entity.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Auris, nasus, larynx
دوره 38 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010