Open AccessChondroradionecrosis of the trachea after definitive radiotherapy for cervical esophageal cancer: A case report
Author(s) -
Kim Jina,
Kim Sun Il,
Lee Chang Geol,
Chang Jee Suk,
Kim Tae Hyung
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4622
Subject(s) - medicine , esophageal cancer , radiation therapy , radiology , cancer
Chondroradionecrosis (CRN) is an infrequent phenomenon after definitive RT. The clinical manifestation is usually difficult to distinguish from that of tumor recurrence; however, clinicians should be aware of the possibility of CRN.