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Early marked arytenoid calcification in a case of suspected foreign body

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

G. D. Barr  and
J. Barr
G. D. Barr*
Affiliation:
Glasgow
J. Barr
Affiliation:
Glasgow
*
Mr G. D. Barr, ENT Department, Stobhill General Hospital, Glasgow, G21 3UW
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Abstract

A case of early marked calcification of the arytenoid cartilages is presented in a patient with a suspected pharyngeal foreign body. The calcification on X-ray had the appearance of the expected foreign body. Calcification of the arytenoid cartilages is discussed.

Keywords

Arytenoid cartilage, calcinosisCervical x-ray
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 12 , December 1992 , pp. 1089 - 1090
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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