marialisa - radiation dermatitis, also known as radiodermatitis, is a cutaneous (skin) inflammatory reaction to exposure to biologically effective levels of ionizing radiation. It is not associated with diagnostic procedures but is seen in many patients who undergoe radiation therapy.
Early Radiation Dermatitis
In weeks following irradiation, you may note variable redness or edema in more severe cases, followed by loss of hairs, and increased skin pigmentation. If severe, you could see small vesicles (like little blisters), erosion and ulceration. The pathologist who examines a skin biopsies notes additional changes with the microscope.How is radiation dermatitis proven after a skin biopsy is taken?
Im curious as to what could have given you this type of dermatitis. It would have to be a very long xray procedure like a 4 hour fluoro heart catheterization or something. I think it is proven through a history and physical work-up
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