Chronic Radiation Dermatitis Induced by Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatoscopy (ERCP).
- Author:
Yun Sun MOON
1
;
Jeong Won JO
;
Chi Yeon KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea. cykim@gnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Chronic radiation dermatitis;
ERCP
- MeSH:
Aged;
Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde;
Dermatitis*;
Diagnosis;
Female;
Humans;
Radiation Exposure;
Radiation Injuries;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2018;56(6):385-388
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Skin has long been known to be a very radiosensitive organ. Furthermore, the damaging effects of radiation exposure induced by fluoroscopic procedures have been recognized for some time. However, accurate diagnosis of fluoroscopy-induced chronic radiation dermatitis (FICRD) can be very challenging, since the provided clinical history regarding radiation exposure may not be accurate and the signs of cutaneous radiation injury may develop months to years after radiation exposure. Recognition of FICRD is important to avoid unnecessary treatment and interventions and also guarantees appropriate surveillance for radiation-induced malignancy. We herein report a case of a 65-year-old woman who was diagnosed with radiation dermatitis after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatoscopy (ERCP).
