X-ray fibrosis, cutaneous L59.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Radiation Fibrosis

Definition
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Painful fibrosis of the cutis, usually limited to the irradiated area, occasionally exceeding the irradiated area, rarely generalized, painful fibrosis of the cutis in the sense of a reversible late radiation reaction. S.a. chronic radiodermatitis chronica.

Localization
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Especially abdominal, lumbar or paravertebral body regions.

Histology
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Initially proliferation of alcian blue positive material, interstitial fibroblast proliferation. Extension into subcutaneous fatty tissue is possible.

Differential diagnosis
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Therapy
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A causal therapy is not possible. Analgesics for pain relief are indicated, e.g. paracetamol (e.g. Ben-u-ron) 4 times/day 500 mg p.o. or acetylsalicylic acid (e.g. aspirin) 2-3 times/day 500 mg. S.a.u. Radiodermatitis chronica.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020