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Postirradiation malignant salivary gland tumor
Archives of Otolaryngology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|November 1, 1976
Summary
Prior radiation exposure may be linked to salivary gland tumors, but more research is needed. Of 50 reported cases, 23 were malignant, with mucoepidermoid carcinoma being most common after a 20+ year latency period.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiation Oncology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Limited data exists on the association between salivary gland tumors and prior radiation exposure.
- Establishing a statistical link requires further comprehensive studies, similar to those on thyroid cancer and irradiation.