Localized acneiform eruption following radiotherapy in a patient with breast carcinoma.

We present a case of a rare form of delayed radiation dermatitis consisting of a localized acneiform eruption, confirmed by skin biopsy, in the irradiated fields in a woman with breast cancer. We review the clinical characteristics and risk factors available in the literature about this unusual adverse effect of radiotherapy. It is important for dermatologists to recognize this rare adverse effect, owing to the important impact on physical and psychosocial health of the patients and because it may delay the surgical reconstruction.
PMID: 24612579 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Dermatol Online J - March 18, 2014 Category: Dermatology Authors: Turrion Merino L, Vano-Galvan S, Garcia de la Vega MU, Hermosa Zarza E, Garcia Del Real CM, Jaen Olasolo P Tags: Dermatol Online J Source Type: research