Osteoradionecrosis of the mandible: through a radiologist's eyes.
Clin Radiol
; 70(2): 197-205, 2015 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
Head and neck malignancies constitute a major cause of morbidity and mortality all over the world. Radiotherapy plays a pivotal role in the management of these tumours; however, it has associated complications, with mandibular osteoradionecrosis (ORN) being one of the gravest orofacial complications. Early diagnosis, extent evaluation, and detection of complications of ORN are imperative for instituting an appropriate management protocol. ORN can closely mimic tumour recurrence, the differentiation of which has obvious clinical implications. The purpose of the present review is to acquaint the radiologist with the imaging features of mandibular ORN and the ways to differentiate ORN from tumour recurrence.
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Assunto principal:
Osteorradionecrose
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Doenças Mandibulares
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En
Ano de publicação:
2015
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Article