Thorotrast granuloma--a renascence.
A case of cervical thorotrast granuloma and its surgical complications is presented. The properties and usage of thorotrast and its later complications are described, and the management of the complications is discussed. It is emphasized that there is usually a long latent period between thorotrast exposure and the advent of complications and perhaps more cases of similar difficulty may be anticipated in the future.
Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, Lincs.
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D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000209:etiology*; D015745:Granuloma, Foreign-Body / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D013911:Thorium Dioxide / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors
D013911:Thorium Dioxide