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Diagnostic radiography and adult acute myeloid leukaemia: an interview and medical chart review study

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Aetiology of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is not well understood, perhaps because of its distinct subtypes. High-dose ionising radiation is a known risk factor, but less is known about risk from low-dose exposure such as from diagnostic radiography. METHODS: Subjects were 412 matched case-control pairs. Ten-year subject histories of diagnostic radiography were based on interview and medical records. RESULTS: There was no convincing association between AML risk and ionising radiation exposure from diagnostic imaging procedures, either for AML overall or for any AML subtype. CONCLUSION: The association between diagnostic radiography and AML risk remains uncertain.

Source: British Journal of Cancer

DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2011.114

Authors: J M Pogoda, P W Nichols, R K Ross, D O Stram, D C Thomas, S Preston-Martin

Institution: University of Southern California

Language: English

Topic: Radiation Dose and Imaging

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $5,190