Clinical and radiobiologic features of Thorotrast-induced carcinoma of the maxillary sinus. A case report.
This is a case of Thorotrast-induced carcinoma of the maxillary sinus which was detected inadvertently in the course of investigation of associated dental pain and labial paresthesia. Clinical and radiobiologic features are presented. It is likely that similar cases remain undetected and at large in the community.
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D003912:Dextrins; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000473:pathology; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D013911:Thorium Dioxide / Q000009:adverse effects*
D003912:Dextrins; D013911:Thorium Dioxide