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Chronic Effects: Onycholysis
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Onycholysis after radiation exposure
Source: The radiological accident in Goiania: overview of dosimetric and medical aspects
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Onycholysis: Patient IAF: nail injury and recurrence of finger injury 1.5 years after radiation exposure in the Goiania accident (PDF - 6,560 KB), March 1, 1989.