Chronic radiodermatitis

Last Updated: 2023-07-07

Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.

ICD11: EJ71

  • Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin (spinocellular carcinoma, SCC)
  • Basal cell carcinoma (incl. subtypes)
  • Atrophy blanche
  • Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus

Radioderm, chronic radiographic dermatitis, radioderm, radiodermia.

Dermatitis triggered by chronic exposure to ionising radiation (α-, β-, γ-, radium and boundary rays)

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High doses of radiation.

Poikiloderma, atrophic, exsiccated skin with extensive telangiectasia. Loss of skin appendages and hypo- and hyperpigmentation. Poor healing tendency.

  • Radiographic ulcer
  • Radiographic keratosis
  • Carcinoma development
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