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Torsion of the palatine tonsil
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 29 June 2007
Abstract
Torsion of a pedunculated part of the palatine tonsil is extremely rare. This paper discusses the clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, treatment of such a case and reviews the existing literature.
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