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Lingual abscess: the value of ultrasound in diagnosis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. Y. Osammor ,
J. R. Cherry  and
M. Dalziel
J. Y. Osammor*
Affiliation:
Lancaster
J. R. Cherry
Affiliation:
Lancaster
M. Dalziel
Affiliation:
Lancaster
*
Mr J. Y. Osammor, Beaumont Hospital, Slyne Road, Lancaster LA1 2JF.
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Abstract

A case of lingual abscess is presented. The sparsity of physical signs made ultrasound imaging an invaluable investigation in the diagnosis.

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Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 103 , Issue 10 , October 1989 , pp. 950 - 951
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1989

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