Madelung disease as a rare cause of obstructive sleep apnea – case report and discussion

V. Fonseca, C. Alves, H. Marques, E. Camacho, A. Pinto Saraiva (Barreiro, Portugal)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Interesting case reports and case series
Session: Interesting case reports and case series
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3494

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