Open AccessRadiodermatitis as a consequence of radiation recall induced by acyclovir: case report
Author(s) -
Marcos Tumitan Zorzan,
Renata de Mello Pereira,
Lucas Farina Lima,
Tatiana Veri de Arruda Mattos,
Rafael da Silva Sá
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
reports of practical oncology and radiotherapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2083-4640
pISSN - 1507-1367
DOI - 10.5603/rpor.a2021.0058
Subject(s) - medicine , radiation therapy , radiodermatitis , dermatology , erythema , surgery , cryotherapy , mucositis , biopsy , radiology
Radiation recall dermatitis (RRD) is an inflammatory reaction in an area of the skin previously irradiated for cancer treatment. The reaction usually occurs following the administration of a cytotoxic drug. Manifestations range from mild to severe, resulting in tissue necrosis. It is treated with removal of the probable causative agent, daily dressings and surgical debridement of the necrotic area.