Pituitary tumors following fallout radiation exposure. [Marshall Islands]
Journal Article
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· JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States)
Two pituitary tumors were diagnosed in a small population of Marshallese accidentally exposed to radioactive fallout in 1954. Endocrinologic findings in the exposed population, are reported and the possible relation of the tumors to radiation exposure and thyroid disease is discussed.
- Research Organization:
- Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY
- OSTI ID:
- 5197922
- Journal Information:
- JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States), Journal Name: JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States) Vol. 252:5; ISSN JAMAA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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