Underdiagnosed and disfiguring - Radiation-induced morphea following breast cancer treatment.

CONCLUSIONS: Unfortunately, there are no known predictors for RIM. Early recognition by the oncologist, the breast surgeon or the reconstructive surgeon during follow-up enables expeditious provision of patient reassurance and helps guide potential treatment options.
PMID: 29635112 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Breast - April 7, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Friedman O, Barnea Y, Hafner A Tags: Breast Source Type: research