Fluoroscopy-induced Subacute Radiation Dermatitis in Patient with Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
10.4166/kjg.2016.67.2.112
- Author:
Bo Hye KIM
1
;
Hee Kyung KIM
;
Jae Kyung SHIN
;
Hee Jin HONG
;
Joo Ho LEE
;
Hana PARK
;
Seong Gyu HWANG
;
Kyu Sung RIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea. piolee2000@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Fluoroscopy;
Radiation-induced dermatitis;
Therapeutic chemoembolization;
Hepatocellular carcinoma
- MeSH:
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/*radiotherapy;
Embolization, Therapeutic;
Fluoroscopy;
Fluorouracil/therapeutic use;
Gamma Rays;
Humans;
Liver Neoplasms/*radiotherapy;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Radiodermatitis/*diagnosis/pathology
- From:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
2016;67(2):112-115
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Radiation dermatitis can develop after fluoroscopy-guided interventional procedures. Cases of fluoroscopy-induced radiation dermatitis have been reported since 1996, mostly documented in the fields of radiology, cardiology and dermatology. Since diagnosis and treatment of fluoroscopy-induced radiation dermatitis can be difficult, high grade of suspicion is required. The extent of this reaction is determined by radiation dose, duration of exposure, type of procedure, and host factors and can be aggravated by concomitant use of photosensitizers. Follow-up is important after long and complicated procedures and efforts to minimize radiation exposure time will be necessary to prevent radiation dermatitis. Herein, we report a case of a 58-year-old man with hepatocellular carcinoma presenting with subacute radiation dermatitis after prolonged fluoroscopic exposure during transarterial chemoembolization and chemoport insertion. Physicians should be aware that fluoroscopy is a potential cause of radiation dermatitis.
