Radiation recall pneumonitis induced by chemotherapy after thoracic radiotherapy for lung cancer

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Radiation recall pneumonitis (RRP) describes a rare reaction in previously irradiated area of pulmonary tissue after application of triggering agents. RRP remains loosely characterized and poorly understood since it has so far only b...

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Main Authors: Zhang Xiangru, Li Junling, Ji Wei, Ding Xiao, Wang Luhua
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/6/1/24