Blisters - an unusual effect during radiotherapy

Strahlenther Onkol. 2013 Nov;189(11):977-9. doi: 10.1007/s00066-013-0444-9. Epub 2013 Oct 26.

Abstract

The skin reaction to radiation is regularly monitored in order to detect enhanced radiosensitivity of the patient, unexpected interactions (e.g. with drugs) or any inadvertent overdosage. It is important to distinguish secondary disease from radiation reaction to provide adequate treatment and to avoid unnecessary discontinuation of radiotherapy. A case of bullous eruption or blisters during radiotherapy of the breast is presented. Differential diagnoses bullous pemphigoid, pemphigus vulgaris, and bullous impetigo are discussed and treatment described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Blister / diagnosis*
  • Blister / etiology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / complications
  • Breast Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiodermatitis / diagnosis*
  • Radiodermatitis / etiology*
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy, Conformal / adverse effects*