Case report 571: Radiation-induced growth abnormalities.
A case of a 23-year-old man with deformities of the spine and hip is presented, demonstrating the bizarre long term effects of radiation on developing bone. The spectrum of radiation-induced growth abnormalities is reviewed. Multiple variables, including age of the patient, the quantity of radiation delivered, and the site of delivery, all effect the eventual radiographic appearance.
Katz
L D
LD
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut 06510.
Lawson
J P
JP
D000328:Adult; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000528:radiation effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013131:Spine / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000528:radiation effects