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Deciphering and Imaging Pathogenesis and Cording of Mycobacterium abscessus in Zebrafish Embryos
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[Hemilingual abscess]
E Sánchez-Legaza1, B Meléndez, J I Miranda Caravallo
1Hospital de la Línea de la Concepción, Cádiz, Servicio de ORL. manpro1910@hotmail.com
Anales Otorrinolaringologicos Ibero-Americanos
|August 17, 2006
Abstract:
Lingual abscess is an extremely rare entity since the discovery of antibiotics, which, despite of its seriousness, it is usually a cause of death. We describe the case of a right hemilingual abscess, diagnosed by MRI scan because of its poor symptoms. This case is unique because of it affects the hemilingual central part and free edge. We discuss the most relevant aspects of this pathology.
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