Acromegaly - Diagnosis - Etiology - Therapy
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Describes the successful application of heavy particle radiation, obtained from high energy cyclotrons for treatment of the comparatively rare disease, acromegaly. Examines work at Donner Laboratory in Berkeley with the 184-inch synchrocyclotron for treatment of acromegalic patients. Details procedures preparing the patient and irradiating the pituitary gland. Discusses symptoms, diagnosis, etiology and medical history and medical treatment.
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