The transverse mega-apophysis--An unusual neck lump.
Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg
; 48(3): 201-2, 2010 Apr.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19819598
Although detection of a calcified structure in the neck may indicate an underlying infective or neoplastic process, it may also, as in this case, represent a variation of normal skeletal anatomy. The danger of such skeletal anomalies is that they may be referred for investigations such as fine needle aspiration and, when this is unsuccessful, subsequent open biopsy examination. Ultrasound is recommended as a first line investigation.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Vértebras Cervicales
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Cuello
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido