Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 67, Issue 2 , Pages 410-416 , February 2009

A Rare Case of Granulocytic Sarcoma in the Mandible of a 4-Year-Old Child: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

  • King Kim, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Chief Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nova Southeastern University/Broward General Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Kim: Nova Southeastern University/Broward General Medical Center, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2866 S University Dr, Suite 5108, Davie, FL 33328
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  • Ines Velez, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    • ,
  • David Rubin, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Broward General Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2008.04.008

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 67, Issue 2 , Pages 410-416 , February 2009

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