Warthin's tumour - Resolution following FNA.

Int J Surg Case Rep

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rotherham Hospital, Moorgate Road, Rotherham S60 2UD, United Kingdom.

Published: August 2014

This case report describes the acute presentation of a patient with a Warthin's tumour in his right parotid gland and complete resolution of the tumour following fine needle aspiration biopsy.

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