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X-ray fibrosis, cutaneousL59.8
Synonym(s)
Radiation Fibrosis
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
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.
LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.
Especially abdominal, lumbar or paravertebral body regions.
HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Initially proliferation of alcian blue positive material, interstitial fibroblast proliferation. Extension into subcutaneous fatty tissue is possible.
Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
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.