Cerebral infarction due to radiation accelerated arteriosclerosis.
Radiation therapy may cause accelerated arteriosclerosis of carotid and vertebral vessels which can cause cerebral infarction. This is a late complication which usually occurs several years after therapy and often affects vessels in locations where severe arteriosclerotic change is uncommon.
D000328:Adult; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006689:Hodgkin Disease / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*