Main Title |
Doses to the Central Nervous System of Children Resulting from X-Ray Therapy for Tinea Capitis. |
Author |
Le, Wah ;
Youman, H. D. ;
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CORP Author |
Bureau of Radiological Health, Rockville, Md. Div. of Biological Effects. |
Year Published |
1970 |
Report Number |
BRH/DBE-70-4; |
Stock Number |
PB-195 967 |
Additional Subjects |
( Radiation dosage ;
Central nervous system) ;
( Radiotherapy ;
Fungus diseases) ;
( Radiation dosage ;
Radiotherapy) ;
Dosimetry ;
X rays ;
Brain ;
Eye ;
Thyroid gland ;
Exposure ;
Children ;
Tinea capitis
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
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NTIS |
PB-195 967 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
23p |
Abstract |
X-ray beam qualities of 72-118 kVp with HVT's of 0.66-3.9 mm A1 were used to irradiate three head phantoms constructed from the skulls of 3-, 6-, and 12-year-old children using Mix D as soft tissue equivalent material. Thermoluminescent dosimeters were used for 'in phantom' exposure measurements. A relatively simple method was developed which yields an accurate estimation of dose distribution in the brain and doses to the eye and thyroid of children (ages 3-12) irradiated with any x-ray technique commonly employed for the treatment of tinea capitis. Typical ranges of doses to the organs of the head are: brain, 100-200 rads; lens of eye, 10-25 rads; and thyroid, 2-5 rads. (Author) |
NTIS Title Notes |
Technical rept.. |
PUB Date Free Form |
Oct 70, |
Category Codes |
6R; 57V |
NTIS Prices |
PC A02 MF A01 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
326514446 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |