Osteonecrosis induced by radiation. It can occur in patients who have undergone radiotherapy because of a malignant process in the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) or other maxillofacial region.
Necrosis (death) of tissue, most commonly bone, whose ability to heal has been markedly reduced by radiotherapy for a tumor. It is easily induced by injury or surgery (such as tooth extraction) after irradiation.
The disintegration of tissue resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation.
The harm to tissues resulting from exposure to radium or X-rays, leading to their destruction.