Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Radiation-induced changes in bone

M J Mitchell1, P M Logan

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Center, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Radiographics : a Review Publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc
|September 25, 1998
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Genetic abnormalities leading to qualitative defects of sperm morphology or function.

Clinical genetics·2016
Same author

Single gene defects leading to sperm quantitative anomalies.

Clinical genetics·2016
Same author

The first report of a multi-exon duplication in the F9 gene causative of severe haemophilia B.

Haemophilia : the official journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia·2015
Same author

A diagnostic dilemma: variant Bernard-Soulier syndrome, a difficult clinical and genetic diagnosis.

Haemophilia : the official journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia·2015
Same author

Mercury proxies and mercury dynamics in a forested watershed of the US Northeast.

Environmental monitoring and assessment·2014
Same author

Incidence and risk factors for post-operative complications after scoliosis surgery in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy : a comparison with other neuromuscular conditions.

The bone & joint journal·2014
Same journal

Invited Commentary: Postdeployment Monitoring of AI in Radiology: Beyond the Test Set.

Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc·2026
Same journal

Rosai-Dorfman Disease: Imaging and Updates.

Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc·2026
Same journal

Spectrum of Breast Sarcomas with Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation.

Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc·2026
Same journal

Postdeployment Monitoring and Surveillance Methods, Guidelines, and Possibilities for AI in Radiology.

Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc·2026
Same journal

Clinical Correlation for Imaging of Left Ventricular Assist Devices.

Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc·2026
Same journal

Invited Commentary: Three-Piece Inflatable Penile Prosthesis: Imaging Insights Beyond the Operating Room.

Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc·2026
See all related articles

Radiation therapy can cause bone changes, including growth disturbances and osteoradionecrosis. Radiologists can identify these radiation-induced bone changes by correlating imaging findings with clinical data.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Oncology
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Radiation therapy is crucial for treating various cancers.
  • Radiologic imaging is essential for monitoring treatment effects and complications.
  • Bone is susceptible to radiation-induced changes, affecting both developing and mature skeletons.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diverse radiographic manifestations of radiation-induced bone changes.
  • To highlight key imaging features distinguishing radiation effects from other pathologies.
  • To emphasize the importance of clinical correlation in interpreting these findings.

Main Methods:

  • Review of radiologic imaging findings in patients treated with radiation therapy.
  • Analysis of bone changes across different skeletal sites (axial, appendicular, pelvis, spine).

Related Experiment Videos

  • Correlation of imaging features with clinical information and radiation treatment fields.

    • Main Results:

    • Radiation therapy can lead to bone growth disturbances in immature skeletons.
    • Mature skeletons may develop osteoradionecrosis, pathologic fractures, and neoplasms.
    • Specific imaging findings characterize osteoradionecrosis in the mandible, ribs, spine, and pelvis.
    • Radiation-induced osteochondromas and sarcomas have distinct radiographic appearances.

    Conclusions:

    • Radiographic and advanced imaging techniques reveal characteristic patterns of radiation-induced bone injury.
    • Distinguishing radiation-related bone changes from other conditions relies on a comprehensive understanding of imaging features and clinical context.
    • Awareness of these findings aids in accurate diagnosis and patient management post-radiation therapy.