Dental x-rays and risk of meningioma: response to Drs. Calnon, Jorgensen, and White

Cancer. 2013 Jan 15;119(2):465-6. doi: 10.1002/cncr.27708. Epub 2012 Dec 18.

Abstract

Report of past dental x-rays has been reported to be associated with the diagnosis of intracranial meningioma. The authors respond to commentary regarding their recent case/control study of the topic.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Meningioma / etiology*
  • Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / etiology*
  • Radiography, Dental / adverse effects*