Question 280 · LDEK · Malignant tumors

The most common complications of oral cavity, head and neck radiotherapy are:

1) facial burn;
2) xerostomia due to the salivary gland damage;
3) bacterial and viral infections;
4) caries;
5) bleeding;
6) trismus;
7) osteoradionecrosis.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,3,4,5,6.
  2. B. 1,2,3,4,6,7.
  3. C. 2,3,4,5,6,7.
  4. D. 1,2,7.
  5. E. 4,6,7.
Hint

List the effects of head and neck irradiation on skin, salivary glands, teeth, muscles and bone; one listed item does not belong.

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