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Myxoma of the maxilla

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Myxomas are benign connective tissue tumours, notorious for their aggressive behaviour and stubborn tendency of recurrence. These tumours are extremely rare in the head and neck region. One case of myxoma of the maxilla is being reported here.

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  1. Department of E.N.T. Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, 221 005, Varanasi

    R. K. Jain & O. P. Gupta

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Jain, R.K., Gupta, O.P. Myxoma of the maxilla. Indian J Otolaryngol 42, 71–72 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02993195

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