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Late subcutaneous fibrosis following megavoltage radiotherapy

Journal Article · · 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