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Fig. 1 | Radiation Oncology

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From: Preexisting radiological interstitial lung abnormalities are a risk factor for severe radiation pneumonitis in patients with small-cell lung cancer after thoracic radiation therapy

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A 75-year-old male with small-cell lung cancer having preexisting radiological ILAs who developed RP beyond radiation field after TRT. a Prior to RT, initial HRCT exhibited subpleural reticular opacities at levels of bilateral lower lobes. b 60 Gy in 30 fractions was delivered to a pulmonary tumor in the right upper lobe with mediastinum and right hilar lymphadenopathy. Three weeks after completing RT, the patient developed diffuse interstitial infiltration and consolidation extending beyond radiation field

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Radiation Oncology

ISSN: 1748-717X

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