More on radiation. [Thyroid carcinoma in children following radiotherapy to head, neck, and chest]

Journal Article · Thu May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1975 · Mich. Med.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7210865

Shea, F P

Low dose radiation therapy to the head, neck, and chest areas for benign conditions encountered in infants and children was a common and effective method of treatment for many years. Recent studies have indicated a probable association between the therapy and subsequent development of thyroid abnormalities some of which are malignancies. The Michigan Radiological Society strongly recommends its members make this information available to all such patients whom it is possible to contact. They should be advised of the possible risk and strongly urged to see their physician for an examination of the thyroid gland with provision for follow up study as indicated.

• OSTI ID: 7210865
• Journal Information: Mich. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Mich. Med.; (United States) Vol. 74:15; ISSN MICMA
• 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.
ANIMALS
BODY
CARCINOMAS
CHILDREN
DISEASES
ENDOCRINE GLANDS
GLANDS
IRRADIATION
LOW DOSE IRRADIATION
MAMMALS
MAN
MEDICINE
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NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ORGANS
PRIMATES
RADIOINDUCTION
RADIOLOGY
RADIOTHERAPY
RECOMMENDATIONS
SIDE EFFECTS
THERAPY
THYROID
VERTEBRATES