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Title: Mantle irradiation of the major salivary glands

Journal Article · · J. Prosthet. Dent.; (United States)

Radiation given to the mantle field for treatment of Hodgkin's disease impinges on the submandibular and parotid glands at levels that have been both measured and calculated to be the complete tumor dose. This dosage is above the level of irradiation that has been shown to cause partial or complete loss of salivary gland function.

Research Organization:
Air Force Hospital, Dover, DE
OSTI ID:
6293029
Journal Information:
J. Prosthet. Dent.; (United States), Vol. 5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English