Basal cell carcinoma and breast carcinoma following repeated fluoroscopic examinations of the chest

Journal Article · Fri Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1985 · Int. J. Dermatol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-4362.1985.tb05395.x· OSTI ID:5019543

Myskowski, P L; Gumpertz, E; Safai, B

A 69-year-old white Italian woman was first seen at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in 1981 concerning several skin growths on her back. The patient had had several basal cell carcinomas surgically removed from her back during the preceding 5 years. There was no history of arsenic ingestion or prolonged sun exposure and her family history was negative for skin cancer. The patient had developed pulmonary tuberculosis in 1938 and was treated with pneumothorax therapy. She had had more than 50 fluoroscopic examinations of the chest following this therapy, as well as multiple diagnostic x-ray films since that time. On the back, clustered in the interscapular region, were multiple scars and nine erythematous nodules with pearly borders, telangiectasia, and translucent surfaces. Within several nodules there were areas of light and dark brown pigmentation. Biopsy of all lesions revealed basal cell carcinoma, some of which were pigmented, without evidence of chronic radiodermatitis. All lesions were treated with curettage and electrodesiccation three times with good cosmetic results.

• Research Organization: Dermatology Service Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
• OSTI ID: 5019543
• Journal Information: Int. J. Dermatol.; (United States), Vol. 2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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