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Table 2 Tumor characteristics and radiation dose

From: Effects of external irradiation of the neck region on intima media thickness of the common carotid artery

Clinical Characteristics

Number of patients (%)

Mean dose (Gy) ± SD

Max

Min

Tumor Type

    

   H Lymphoma

10 (52.6)

-

-

-

   NH Lymphoma

1 (5.3)

-

-

-

   Nasopharyngeal carcinoma

2 (10.5)

-

-

-

   Oral cavity carcinoma

1 (5.3)

-

-

-

   Oropharyngeal carcinoma

1 (5.3)

-

-

-

   Laryngeal carcinoma

2 (10.5)

-

-

-

   Breast carcinoma

2 (10.5)

-

-

-

Dose RT to the neck

19

41.2 ± 15.6

70

25.2

   Female

9 (47.4)

44.7 ± 13.2

30

60

   Male

10 (52.6)

38.1 ± 15.7

70

25.2

   ≤ 52 years

11 (58.0)

31.2 ± 8.8

25.2

56

   ≥ 53 years

8 (42.0)

55.0 ± 12.2

30

70

  1. H = Hodgkin's
  2. NH = non-Hodgkin's
  3. RT = radiotherapy
  4. Gy = Gray