Published August 1975 | Version v1
Journal article

Adrenocortical postirradiation fibrosis

  • 1. Lenox Hill Hospital, New York

Description

An autopsy, the adrenal zona reticularis showed linear hyaline fibrosis in 19 cases of cancer, after averages of six months and 5,000 roentgens of irradiation to the abdominal, lumbar, or pelvic regions. The associated roentgen dose was significantly greater than when postirradiation adrenal fibrosis was absent. Primary radiation damage to the reticular vascular plexus is suspected. (U.S.)

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Journal Title
Arch. Pathol.
Journal Volume
99
Journal Issue
8
Series
Arch. Pathol.
Journal Page Range
421-423