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Radiation induced fractures of sacrum: CT diagnosis

Journal Article · · J. Comput. Assist. Tomogr.; (United States)
Sacral insufficiency fracture due to bone atrophy may develop as a complication of irradiation of pelvic malignancies. Pain is the presenting symptom and the clinical diagnoses most often considered are recurrence of the original malignancy and metastatic disease. Computed tomography provides the most specific information helpful for the detection of these fractures and for exclusion of recurrent malignancy.
Research Organization:
New York Univ. Medical Center-Bellevue Hospital, NY (USA)
OSTI ID:
7240633
Journal Information:
J. Comput. Assist. Tomogr.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Comput. Assist. Tomogr.; (United States) Vol. 12:2; ISSN JCATD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English