Unilateral parotid swelling as initial manifestation of Wegener's granulomatosis.

J Otolaryngol

Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medway Maritime Hospital, Kent, United Kingdom.

Published: December 2000

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