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The pharyngocele: infrequently encountered and easily misdiagnosed

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

P. M. van de Ven*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital, Groningen, The Netherlands
H. K. Schutte
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital, Groningen, The Netherlands
*
Address for correspondence: Dr. P. M. van de Ven, Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital, PO Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands Fax: 050-614759

Abstract

A pharyngocele is a rare condition. According to the literature and our own experience it is usually not recognized or is mistaken for a laryngocele.

short review of the literature, a description of the condition and three cases are reported.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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