Late sequelae of superficial irradiation

Journal Article · Mon Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Head Neck Surg.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.2890070112· OSTI ID:5832011

Hood, I C; Young, J E

Superficial irradiation results in well recognized late sequelae including not only sclerosis and atrophy of skin and subcutaneous tissue, but also the development of benign and malignant tumors of skin and adjacent structures. The long latency between irradiation and its late effects allowed the early uncontrolled use of radiation treatment for benign conditions. The subsequent recognition of the causal relationship between tumors and previous irradiation has restricted its use to more appropriate purposes, although it is possible that it is still overused in some areas of dermatologic practice. Clinicians need to be aware of the time interval between irradiation and the development of its late sequelae, and the incidence of these sequelae. Appropriate irradiation exposure history should be a part of the evaluation of every patient.

• Research Organization: McMaster Univ., Hamilton, Ontario
• OSTI ID: 5832011
• Journal Information: Head Neck Surg.; (United States), Journal Name: Head Neck Surg.; (United States) Vol. 7:1; ISSN HNSUD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
ATROPHY
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
BODY
DELAYED RADIATION EFFECTS
DERMATITIS
DISEASES
INJURIES
IRRADIATION
LATENCY PERIOD
LOCAL IRRADIATION
LOCAL RADIATION EFFECTS
MEDICINE
NEOPLASMS
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ORGANS
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
PATIENTS
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATION INJURIES
RADIODERMATITIS
RADIOINDUCTION
RADIOLOGY
RADIOTHERAPY
SIDE EFFECTS
SKIN
SKIN DISEASES
THERAPY