Relative Radiation Sensitivities of Human Organ Systems

Preface

Relative Radiosensitivities of the Thymus, Spleen, and Lymphohemopoietic Systems

I. Introduction

II. The Lymphoid Organs

III. Lymphocyte Sensitivity to Radiation

IV. Radiation Response of Hemopoietic Stem Cells

V. Radiation Response of Lymphoid Organs

VI. Therapy of Lymphohemopoietic Tissue and Application to Human Disease

VII. Late Effects of Human Therapeutic Irradiation

VIII. Summary and Conclusions

References

Relative Radiosensitivities of the Small and Large Intestine

I. Introduction

II. Stomach

III. Small Intestine

IV. Large Intestine

V. Conclusions and View into the Future

References

Relative Radiosensitivities of the Oral Cavity, Larynx, Pharynx, and Esophagus

I. Introduction

II. Mucosal Epithelial Tissues

III. Salivary Glands

IV. Teeth

V. Taste

VI. Bone, Cartilage, and Soft Tissues

VII. Esophagus

References

Relative Radiation Sensitivity of the Integumentary System: Dose Response of the Epidermal, Microvascular, and Dermal Populations

I. Introduction

II. Cell Kinetic Parameters and Morphological Considerations of Unirradiated Skin

III. Gross and Histologic Skin Changes Produced by Irradiation

IV. Clinical and Radiobiological Considerations: Skin Dose Response

References

Relative Radiosensitivity of the Human Lung

I. The Problem

II. Pulmonary Structure and Function

III. Cell Populations in the Lung

IV. Phases of Lung Response

V. Assays of Lung Damage in Humans and Experimental Animals

VI. Radiosensitivity of the Lung

VII. Whole versus Partial Lung Irradiation

VIII. Conclusions

References

Relative Radiosensitivity of Fetal Tissues

I. Introduction

II. Radiation-Produced Reproductive Effects in Animals and Man

III. Appropriateness of Animal Studies for Determining Human Intrauterine Radiation Risks

IV. The Risk of Intrauterine Irradiation in the Human and the Contribution of Animal Studies: Summary

References

Tolerance of the Central and Peripheral Nervous System to Therapeutic Irradiation

I. Introduction

II. Radiation Injury to the Brain

III. Radiation Injury to the Spinal Cord

IV. Radiation Injury to the Optic Nerves and Chiasm

V. Radiation Retinopathy

VI. Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Injury

VII. Summary

References

Index