CT of muscle necrosis following radiation therapy in a patient with head and neck malignancy.
Radiation-induced changes within skeletal muscle may be seen on follow-up CT or MR scans in patients who have undergone postoperative radiation therapy for head and neck tumors. Because they may mimic recurrent disease, these changes should be borne in mind.
Redvanly
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Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322.
Hudgins
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PA
Gussack
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GS
Lewis
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M
Crocker
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IR
D000368:Aged; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000528:radiation effects*; D009336:Necrosis; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed