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Babe Ruth's Anaplastic Epidermoid Carcinoma of the Nasopharynx.

Authors :
Pappas, Theodore N.
Bikhazi, Nadim B.
Source :
ENT: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal. Nov2024, Vol. 103 Issue 11, p678-682. 5p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article examines the details of the medical history of baseball player George Herman Ruth, also known as Babe Ruth, including the use of an experimental drug which was used to treat his anaplastic epidermoid nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Topics discussed include his health until his 50s, his medical history, and results of the autopsy conducted by pathologist Dr. Paul Wozencraft on Ruth an hour after his death.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01455613
Volume :
103
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
ENT: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180731859
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613231205518