An illustrated case of doxorubicin-induced radiation recall dermatitis and a review of the literature

R L M Haas; G de Klerk

An illustrated case of doxorubicin-induced radiation recall dermatitis and a review of the literature

Neth J Med. 2011 Feb;69(2):72-5.

Authors

R L M Haas¹, G de Klerk

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiotherapy, Netherlands Cancer Institute/Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. r.haas@nki.nl

PMID: 21411843

Abstract

Radiation recall dermatitis (RRD) is a rare cutaneous reaction occurring within a previously irradiated field, precipitated by certain drugs. A case of RRD most likely induced by doxorubicin is presented and illustrated together with a review of the literature.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Adult
Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects
Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
Breast Neoplasms* / drug therapy
Breast Neoplasms* / radiotherapy
Breast Neoplasms* / surgery
Combined Modality Therapy
Doxorubicin / adverse effects*
Doxorubicin / therapeutic use
Female
Humans
Radiodermatitis / chemically induced*

Substances

Antineoplastic Agents
Doxorubicin