Assessing radiation-induced carotid artery injury using ultrasound in patients with head and neck cancer

Head and neck cancers (HNC) are among the most prevalent malignant tumors worldwide. They encompass malignancies of the upper respiratory tract and gastrointestinal system, including nasopharyngeal carcinoma, laryngeal carcinoma, tongue carcinoma, parotid gland carcinoma, and others [1]. The development of HNC is closely related to smoking, excessive drinking, chewing of betel nuts, and viral infection (HBV/HPV). The treatment of HNC includes surgery, radiotherapy (RT), chemotherapy, and immunotherapy.
Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research