Chronic radiodermatitis

Last Updated: 2020-08-17

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

ICD11: EJ71

Radioderm, chronic radiodermatitis, radiodermatitis, radiodermia.

Dermatitis caused by chronic exposure to ionising radiation (α, β, γ, radium and boundary radiation).

High radiation levels.

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

  • X-ray ulcer
  • X-ray keratoses
  • Carcinoma development

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