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A case of recurring lipoma of the laryngopharynx

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A recurring lipoma of the laryngopharynx is reported. This patient is unique in having presented three separate occurrences in the same specific site. The past literature is reviewed and the interesting features are discussed.

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  1. Department of Otolaryngology, Torbay General Hospital, Torquay, Devon

    S. Cleatus

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Cleatus, S. A case of recurring lipoma of the laryngopharynx. Indian J Otolaryngol 33, 100–101 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02992344

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