Radiation-induced salivary gland tumors. Report of a case

Journal Article · Wed Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1976 · Arch. Otolaryngol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1976.00780140093012· OSTI ID:7151713

Smith, S A

Radiation-induced salivary gland tumors are discussed with special emphasis on those tumors thought to be secondary to childhood head and neck irradiation for benign diseases. I report such a case and review the literature. Statistically, 77.6 percent of irradiation-induced tumors occur in the parotid gland and 22.4 percent in the submaxillary and minor salivary glands. A greater proportion of malignant tumors are noted in the submaxillary and minor salivary glands. At present, there is no demonstrable relationship between tumor occurrence and the amount of radiation received. Young children are more susceptible to irradiation-induced salivary tumors than older individuals.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Louisville, KY
• OSTI ID: 7151713
• Journal Information: Arch. Otolaryngol.; (United States), Journal Name: Arch. Otolaryngol.; (United States) Vol. 102:9; ISSN AROTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
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BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
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ORGANS
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PRIMATES
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIOINDUCTION
RADIOLOGY
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