Chronic radiodermatitis as a sequel of an acute radiation-induced skin lesion or as a consequence of cumulative effect of repeated low doses of radiations is clinically exhibiting tropic telangiectasia plaque, subcutaneous fibrosis, hypo... more
Chronic radiodermatitis as a sequel of an acute radiation-induced skin lesion or as a consequence of cumulative effect of repeated low doses of radiations is clinically exhibiting tropic telangiectasia plaque, subcutaneous fibrosis, hypo and hyperpigmented maculas. This paper is about a patient that was admitted in Dermalux Clinic in Iasi, Romania, for an ulcerated lesion on left hemifacial aspect. Since the age of 1.6 months-2 years of age the patient followed radiotherapy for an extensive inherited hemangioma on the mentioned site. Following radiotherapy, a hypertrophic scar appeared as the result of a chronic radiodermatitis. Around the age of 5 the scar became hyperpigmented and then showed repeated bleeding episodes. In June 2012 the scar ulcerated thus surgical removal was decided and performed. Pathological examination showed morphological changes that led to diagnosis of mild keratinized ulcerated squamous cell carcinoma Literature data indicate that malignant transformation...
