Fluoroscopic radiation induced skin reactions: Radiation dermatitis and radiation-induced morphea

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-15-2025

Publication Title

Dermatology online journal

Abstract

Given the rise of radiation based medical procedures, cutaneous radiation reactions are increasing in frequency. Diagnosis of fluoroscopic radiation-related cutaneous injuries are challenging, as patients are often unaware of or cannot recall radiation exposure. It is important to maintain clinical suspicion of radiation induced skin injuries in patients with persistent morpheaform areas and localized areas of dermatitis or ulceration. Several cutaneous radiation induced injuries have overlapping clinical presentations. Histopathology may be required to help differentiate between these distinct disorders. Treatment of cutaneous radiation reactions may vary, dictated by a variety of factors, including the disease process, the severity of the lesions, and the presence of comorbidities. Herein, we present two cases to highlight the spectrum of fluoroscopic radiation induced cutaneous injuries.

Medical Subject Headings

Aged; Humans; Male; Fluoroscopy; Radiodermatitis; Scleroderma, Localized; Skin

PubMed ID

40991495

Volume

31

Issue

2

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