Radiation-induced localized bullous pemphigoid in a patient with breast carcinoma

Dermatol Online J. 2016 Jan 15;22(1):13030/qt5vq3f1sx.

Abstract

Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a common pemphigoid disorder, which is localized in approximately 16-29% of cases. A small subset of localized BP cases is associated with prior radiation therapy, most commonly for breast carcinoma. We present a patient with an unusual presentation of localized BP after receiving partial accelerated breast irradiation (a type of brachytherapy that has a decreased amount of radiation to the skin as compared to the more common external beam radiation therapy).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Brachytherapy / adverse effects*
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Breast Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / radiotherapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pemphigoid, Bullous / diagnosis
  • Pemphigoid, Bullous / etiology*
  • Radiation Injuries / complications*
  • Radiation Injuries / diagnosis
  • Skin / pathology*
  • Skin / radiation effects