2008, Number 4
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Otorrinolaringología 2008; 53 (4)
Respiratory tract infection in a patient with Farber syndrome
Collado CR, Raya HDJ, Granados MC, González DLS, Collado MÁ, Schimelmitz IJ, Bross SD
Language: Spanish
References: 6
Page: 186-189
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ABSTRACT
There is a case of an 18 years patient that arrive medical profile suggestive of infection of respiratory airway associated with Farber disease present a challenge in his evolution and prediction. We present the sequences of events with the results and a review of the literature.
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