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Osteoradionecrosis of the lumbar spine 25 years after radiotherapy



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Abstract

Osteoradionecrosis is a rare but recognised complication of radiotherapy. Cases have been described in the cervical spine following treatment for head and neck malignancies up to 25 years after administration of radiotherapy. We present a rare case of osteoradionecrosis affecting the L5 and S1 vertebral bodies in a 58-year-old woman who presented with low back pain 25 years after undergoing a hysterectomy with adjuvant radiotherapy for cancer of the cervix.


Correspondence should be sent to Mr D. J. Rolton; e-mail: danrolton@hotmail.com

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