Radiation Ulcers of the Neck Should Not be Neglected: A Case of Vertebral Artery Blowout

Abstract

Radiotherapy for head and neck malignancies can result in late complications. Here, we report a patient with a rare vascular complication caused by radiation-induced ulcer of the head and neck region. The clinical presentation, its diagnosis, treatment and outcome are discussed.

Keywords

• head
• neck
• radiation
• ulcer