Radiation Osteonecrosis [mandible]

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Radiation Osteonecrosis [mandible]
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specialty:
Otorhinolaryngology

Case description

This patient received extensive radiotherapy to treat a squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil. The patient developed osteoradio necrosis of the mandible which was revealed when the mucosa over the edentulous lower mandible broke down and a piece of necrotic bone was exposed.

related terms: Radiation osteonecrosis, Osteonecrosis mandible


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