Myelodysplasia and radiation

Radiat Res. 2004 May;161(5):603-6. doi: 10.1667/rr3161.

Abstract

Reasons are given why myelodysplasia should be considered in any assessment in humans of radiation exposure as an etiological factor for the development of leukemia.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Radiation-Induced / epidemiology*
  • Comorbidity
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / epidemiology*
  • Leukemia, Radiation-Induced / epidemiology*
  • Neural Tube Defects / epidemiology*