An Unusual Cause of Dysphonia with Hemoptysis: A Laryngeal Live Leech

Introduction: Foreign bodies in the upper airway are one of the most challenging otolaryngology emergencies and have various presentations depending on their physical properties and location. Leeches are blood-sucking hermaphroditic worms that vary in color, length, and shape. They usually reside in...

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Main Authors: Mohsen Rajati, Shirin Irani, Ehsan Khadivi, Mehdi Bakhshaee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2014-07-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access:http://ijorl.mums.ac.ir/pdf_2627_75b4f23ef0b975c0aee50f73c3182ee0.html