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Skin cancer caused by grenz rays

Journal Article · · J. Surg. Oncol.; (United States)
A 30-year-old woman developed chronic radiodermatitis and five squamous cell carcinomas within 7 years following a 16-year period of repeated grenz irradiations given to her psoriasis. The estimated cumulative dose of grenz radiation was approximately 3000 rads (r) to each treated area. This case, illustrating a rather underestimated carcinogenic potential of grenz rays, is interpreted in light of the available literature on the subject. The technical bases of grenz ray therapy are also briefly reviewed.
Research Organization:
Roswell Park Memorial Institute, Buffalo, NY
OSTI ID:
5326655
Journal Information:
J. Surg. Oncol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Surg. Oncol.; (United States) Vol. 2; ISSN JSONA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English