Radiation-Induced Central Nervous System Death - A study of the Pathologic Findings in Monkeys Irradiated with Massive Doses of Cobalt-60 (Gamma) Radiation

Abstract

The pathologic alterations produced in the central nervous system of Macaca mulatta monkeys by doses of ionizing radiation exceeding 10,000 r have been described in detail in the literature. This study reveals the pathologic changes occurring in the remaining viscera of such animals; until now, such a description has not appeared in the open literature. Whereas other authors have emphasized the changes found in the brain and pituitary, this report presents circumstantial evidence indicating that gastrointestinal damage is also an important part of the syndrome of 'radiation-induced central nervous system death'. Also, the observed central nervous system changes are compared to those of 'leukocyte devitalization' is introduced.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1959
Accession Number
ADA036168

Entities

People

  • Stephen G. Wilson Jr

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Arteries
  • Aviation Medicine
  • Blood
  • Brain
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Cells
  • Central Nervous System
  • Connective Tissue
  • Epithelial Cells
  • Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Intestines
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Lymphatic System
  • Nervous System
  • Small Intestine
  • Tissues

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology