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10.4103/2278-330X.119919
Numb chin syndrome as a manifestation of non-small cell lung cancer
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Department of Medical Oncology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
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Department of Medicine III, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
*Corresponding author: Dr. Anjana Joel. anjanajoel@gmail.com
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