In this paper the case histories of six Nagasaki atomic bomb survivors who developed refractory anemia are presented. Four of these individuals received undoubted radiation injury. The fact that refractory anemia may occur as a late manifestation of exposure to atomic radiation is pointed out.

Topics:
refractory anemias, survivors, radiation injuries
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© 1955 by American Society of Hematology, Inc.
1955
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