Late subcutaneous fibrosis following megavoltage radiotherapy
Journal Article
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· J. Am. Acad. Dermatol.; (United States)
A woman who received radiotherapy for a breast carcinoma developed symptomatic deep subcutaneous fibrosis 7 months after treatment. Deep biopsy confirmed the diagnosis. A good response to prednisone therapy was obtained in this patient. Long-term sequelae may include soft tissue sarcoma.
- OSTI ID:
- 5571210
- Journal Information:
- J. Am. Acad. Dermatol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Am. Acad. Dermatol.; (United States) Vol. 3:6; ISSN JAADD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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