Bilateral carotid body tumours causing obstructive sleep apnoea, a unique case

S. Kerr, T. O‘Dwyer, J. Kiely (Drogheda, Dublin, Ireland)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Control of breathing and respiratory disorders during sleep
Session: Control of breathing and respiratory disorders during sleep
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3774
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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