Radiation-induced oesophageal stricture in a case of Bloom's syndrome.

Abstract

A case of Bloom's syndrome with lung cancer treated by radiation therapy is described. Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung responded well to a tumour dose of 50.4 Gy. The most serious complication of therapy was an oesophageal stricture induced by only 30.6 Gy to the mediastinum. Brief reviews of radiation-induced oesophageal stricture and radiosensitivity in Bloom's syndrome are presented.

• Authors: M Kataoka, M Kawamura, K Hamamoto, M Takemiya, Y Miki
• Journal: Clinical oncology (Royal College of Radiologists (Great Britain)) (Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol)) Vol. 1 Issue 1 Pg. 47-8 (Sep 1989) ISSN: 0936-6555 [Print] England
• PMID: 2486474 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Bloom Syndrome (complications)
• Carcinoma, Squamous Cell (complications, pathology, radiotherapy)
• Esophageal Stenosis (etiology, pathology)
• Esophagus (pathology, radiation effects)
• Humans
• Lung Neoplasms (complications, pathology, radiotherapy)
• Male
• Radiation Injuries (complications, pathology)
• Radiotherapy (adverse effects)
• Radiotherapy Dosage