Radiation-induced peritoneal mesothelioma

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1976 · J. Surg. Oncol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/jso.2930080503· OSTI ID:7338229

Babcock, T L; Powell, D H; Bothwell, R S

A case report of a patient who developed peritoneal mesothelioma 7 years after internal and external irradiation for carcinoma of the cervix is reported. No previous reports of induction of this tumor by irradiation have been found. The subject of radiation-induced tumors and peritoneal mesothelioma is briefly discussed.

• Research Organization: Letterman Army Medical Center, San Francisco
• OSTI ID: 7338229
• Journal Information: J. Surg. Oncol.; (United States), Vol. 8:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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METALS
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