The spleen as an organ at risk in paediatric radiotherapy: A SIOP-Europe Radiation Oncology Working Group report

Radiation may cause long-term splenic dysfunction, risking potentially fatal late sepsis. We aimed to review this complication's magnitude in paediatric radiotherapy  and gauge the level of awareness of the spleen as an organ at risk.

Source: European Journal of Cancer - December 1, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Niruthiga Arunagiri, Sarah M. Kelly, Cathy Dunlea, Olivia Dixon, Jessica Cantwell, Pravesh Bhudia, Tom Boterberg, Geert O. Janssens, Jennifer E. Gains, Yen-Ch'ing Chang, Mark N. Gaze, SIOP-Europe Radiation Oncology Working Group Tags: Original Research Source Type: research