Published November 1982 | Version v1
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A case of optic atrophy occurring after radiation therapy

Creators

  • 1. Tokyo Medical and Dental Univ. (Japan). School of Medicine

Description

Optic atrophy was observed in the right eye of a 64-year-old male 13 months after the treatment of nasopharyngeal tumor by telecobalt irradiation with a total dose of 6000 rad in 24 fractions over 42 days. Literature suggested that this optic atrophy was induced by the radiation therapy. (Chiba, N.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Ganka Rinsho Iho
Journal Volume
76
Journal Issue
11
Series
Ganka Rinsho Iho.
Journal Page Range
1755-1757
ISSN
0386-9601

INIS

Country of Publication
Japan
Country of Input or Organization
Japan
INIS RN
15033235
Subject category
S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
Descriptors DEI
CARCINOMAS; DELAYED RADIATION EFFECTS; EYES; FRACTIONATED IRRADIATION; NERVES; PATIENTS; PHARYNX; RADIATION DOSE DISTRIBUTIONS; RADIATION INJURIES; RADIOTHERAPY
Descriptors DEC
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; BODY; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; DISEASES; INJURIES; IRRADIATION; MEDICINE; NEOPLASMS; NERVOUS SYSTEM; ORGANS; RADIATION EFFECTS; RESPIRATORY SYSTEM; SENSE ORGANS; THERAPY