ISSN:
1432-2161
Keywords:
Key words Tomography
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X-ray computed
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Fractures
;
MRI
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Pelvis
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fractures
;
Pelvis
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radionuclide studies
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Radiation
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injurious effects
;
complications of
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Therapeutic radiology
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Tomography
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positron emission
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Pelvic bone injuries are infrequent complications of radiotherapy. However, insufficiency fractures in irradiated pelvic bones may be underdetected, particularly in postmenopausal women. We describe the clinical presentation, radiologic evaluation, and course of disease in three patients with postradiation pelvic insufficiency fractures. Differential diagnosis included metastatic disease, tumor recurrence, and second malignancy. Recognition of radiographic features may prevent unnecessary, possibly morbid treatments.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002560050200
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