Probable risk of tumour induction after retro-orbital irradiation for Graves' ophthalmopathy

A. Snijders-Keilholz; R. J.W. De Keizer; B. M. Goslings; E. W.C.M. Van Dam; J. Th M. Jansen; J. J. Broerse

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Probable risk of tumour induction after retro-orbital irradiation for Graves' ophthalmopathy

A. Snijders-Keilholz^*, R. J.W. De Keizer, B. M. Goslings, E. W.C.M. Van Dam, J. Th M. Jansen, J. J. Broerse

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Abstract

Retrobulbar irradiation for Graves' ophthalmopathy is considered as a safe treatment and has recently been recommended as the initial treatment for patients with moderately severe eye problems. However, calculations using risk factors presently known reveal a theoretical risk of radiation-induced cancer of 1.2%. Therefore, the authors suggest that this treatment should be reserved for the elderly patient, for example above the age of 40-50 years.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	69-71
Number of pages	3
Journal	Radiotherapy and Oncology
Volume	38
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0167-8140(95)01670-8
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1996

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