The differential diagnosis of tongue swelling.

Forensic Sci Med Pathol

Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences, University Medical Centre Charité, University of Berlin, Turmstr. 21, Building N, 10559, Berlin, Germany.

Published: September 2013

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