Pituitary tumors following fallout radiation exposure. [Marshall Islands]

Journal Article · Fri Aug 03 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.252.5.664· OSTI ID:5197922

Adams, W H; Harper, J A; Rittmaster, R S; Grimson, R C

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), Vol. 252:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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DELAYED RADIATION EFFECTS
THYROID
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