Chondroradionecrosis of the trachea after definitive radiotherapy for cervical esophageal cancer: A case report.

Jina KimSun Il KimChang Geol LeeJee Suk ChangTae Hyung Kim

Published in: Clinical case reports (2021)

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.

Keyphrases

locally advanced
rectal cancer
squamous cell carcinoma
radiation therapy
early stage
radiation induced
free survival