Nasal cytological changes as late effects of radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer.

CONCLUSION: Radiation therapy induces late nasal mucosal changes, which may be related to clinical consequences, such as abundant mucus production and its consequent endonasal stagnation. In the future, detailed knowledge of cytological changes in patients' nasal mucosa could represent a key prerequisite for the choice of effective interventions for late radiation-induced rhinitis.
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Source: American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy - March 1, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Riva G, Boita M, Ravera M, Moretto F, Badellino S, Rampino M, Ricardi U, Pecorari G, Garzaro M Tags: Am J Rhinol Allergy Source Type: research