TD 5/5 and side effects Flashcards
Larynx
7,000 cGy
what does TD 5/5 stand for
TD 5/5 is the dose of radiation to healthy tissue that will cause a 5% chance of complication within 5 years of this delivered dose
Larynx side effect
cartilage necrosis
necrosis -the death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply.
bladder
6,500cGy
bladder side effect
Bladder contracture/ volume loss
rectum
6,000 cGy
Rectum side effect
Proctitis/necrosis/fistula
Proctitis is inflammation of the lining of the rectum
fistula is an abnormal connection between two body parts, such as an organ or blood vessel and another structure
TMJ mandible
6,000 cGy
TMJ/mandible side effect
Limited function
Cauda equina
6,000 cGy
Cauda equine side effect
Nerve damage
Brachial plexus
a network of nerves that provides movement and feeling to the shoulder, arm and hand
6,000 cGy
Brachial plexus side effect
Nerve damage
Esophagus
5,500 cGy
Esophagus side effect
Stricture/ perforation
Femoral head
5,200 cGy
Femoral head side effect
necrosis
Stomach
5,000 cGy
Brainstem
5,000 cGy
Stomach side effect
Ulceration/perforation
Brainstem side effect
Necrosis/infarction
Infarction is tissue death or necrosis due to inadequate blood supply to the affected area
optic nerve
5,000 Cgy
Optic nerve side effect
Necrosis/infarction/blindness
Optic chiasm
5,000 cGy
Colon
4,500 cGy
colon side effect
Obstruction/Perforation/ulceration/fistula