Severe radionecrosis of the temporal bone.
Severe radionecrosis of the temporal bone is a potentially lethal condition which still occurs despite improvements in radiotherapy. A series of seven such cases is presented to outline the varied clinical features and management of this disease.
University Department of Otolaryngology, Manchester Royal Infirmary.
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Birzgalis
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Ramsden
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Farrington
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010025:Osteoradionecrosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011882:Radiotherapy, High-Energy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000528:radiation effects* / Q000601:surgery