title: Childhood irradiation of pharyngeal lymphoid tissue: management considerations.
abstract: Childhood irradiation to the head and neck increases the probability of developing regional glandular neoplasia. Life-long follow-up of these patients is warranted.
mesh_terms: D000234:Adenoids / Q000528:radiation effects*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000209:etiology*; D014066:Palatine Tonsil / Q000528:radiation effects*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012306:Risk; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors