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The Cancerogenic Effect of X-Ray on the Larynx

The Cancerogenic Effect of X-Ray on the Larynx In world medical literature the problem of the deleterious consequences of radiotherapy of specific (tuberculosis) and nonspecific inflammatory conditions and of benign tumors is being discussed with increasing frequency, and the cases of late carcinomatous degeneration which may occur after such treatment are more frequently described. Most observations in this field have been made in dermatology and gynecology. More careful attention to the harm to the larynx consequent on the improper application of x-rays seems justified. In the serious problem of laryngeal papillomas as a precancerous condition, too little attention has been called to the sometimes fatal consequences of radiotherapy.4 Only in a few cases of laryngeal papillomas in children has an unquestionable connection between application of x-rays and later malignant degeneration been emphasized.2,5,7,8 My own observations have shown that the radiotherapy of laryngeal papillomas applied during the period when both clinically and histologically they are of a http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Otolaryngolog American Medical Association

The Cancerogenic Effect of X-Ray on the Larynx

Archives of Otolaryngolog , Volume 76 (4) – Oct 1, 1962

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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1962 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
ISSN
0003-9977
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1538-361X
DOI
10.1001/archotol.1962.00740050382015
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Abstract

In world medical literature the problem of the deleterious consequences of radiotherapy of specific (tuberculosis) and nonspecific inflammatory conditions and of benign tumors is being discussed with increasing frequency, and the cases of late carcinomatous degeneration which may occur after such treatment are more frequently described. Most observations in this field have been made in dermatology and gynecology. More careful attention to the harm to the larynx consequent on the improper application of x-rays seems justified. In the serious problem of laryngeal papillomas as a precancerous condition, too little attention has been called to the sometimes fatal consequences of radiotherapy.4 Only in a few cases of laryngeal papillomas in children has an unquestionable connection between application of x-rays and later malignant degeneration been emphasized.2,5,7,8 My own observations have shown that the radiotherapy of laryngeal papillomas applied during the period when both clinically and histologically they are of a

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Archives of OtolaryngologAmerican Medical Association

Published: Oct 1, 1962

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