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INVASIVE CARCINOMA OF TEMPORAL BONE WITH TEMPORAL LOBE ABSCESS - CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE

INDUNESH K .

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Invasive carcinoma of temporal bone is an uncommon, aggressive tumor with poor prognosis. We report such case of invasive carcinoma of temporal bone with  temporal abscess. Imaging modalities and management  issues are discussed along with a brief review of literature.


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