An Unusual Cause of Dysphonia with Hemoptysis: A Laryngeal Live Leech
Introduction: Foreign bodies in the upper airway are one of the most challenging otolaryngology emergencies and have various presentations depending on their physical properties and location. Leeches are blood-sucking hermaphroditic worms that vary in color, length, and shape. They usually reside in...
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Language: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2014-07-01
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Series: | Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology |
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Online Access: | http://ijorl.mums.ac.ir/pdf_2627_75b4f23ef0b975c0aee50f73c3182ee0.html |