Osteoradionecrosis of the mandible
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Prior radiotherapy for floor of mouth SCC. ?? Osteonecrosis
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Osteoradionecrosis of the mandible is seen in patients with previous radiotherapy for head and neck cancers.
The The changes maybe complicated by infection or a pathological fracture.
Bisphosphonate therapy is also associated with mandibular osteonecrosis
Mandibular. Mandibular osteomyelitis can give a similar radiological appearance.
-<p>Osteoradionecrosis of the mandible is seen in patients with previous radiotherapy for head and neck cancers.</p><p>The changes maybe complicated by infection or a pathological fracture.</p><p>Bisphosphonate therapy is also associated with mandibular osteonecrosis</p><p>Mandibular osteomyelitis can give a similar radiological appearance</p>- +<p>Osteoradionecrosis of the mandible is seen in patients with previous radiotherapy for head and neck cancers. The changes maybe complicated by infection or a pathological fracture.</p><p>Bisphosphonate therapy is also associated with mandibular osteonecrosis. Mandibular osteomyelitis can give a similar radiological appearance.</p>
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