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10.5631/jibirin.117.333Massive Benign Lingual Tonsil Hyperplasia and Tracheostomy
Department of Othorinolaryngology, Clinical Hospital Center Zemun , Belgrade , Serbia
Department of Othorinolaryngology, Clinical Hospital Center Zemun , Belgrade , Serbia
Department of Othorinolaryngology, Clinical Hospital Center Zemun , Belgrade , Serbia
Medical Faculty, University of Belgrade , Belgrade , Serbia
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We describe a case of excessive lingual tonsil hyperplasia in adult despite previous tonsillectomy which required initial tracheostomy to complete removal of lymphoid tissue. We discuss intubation difficulties in evaluation of airway.
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