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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Precancerosis in the area of chronic radiodermatitis.
ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.
Occurs from 20 years after therapeutic X-ray radiation.
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Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Horny, hard excrescences on a radiodermatitis chronica.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
In case of unfavourable localisation and multiple foci, try therapy with 5-fluorouracil (e.g. Efudix) over several weeks. If necessary, combination with acitretin (neotigason) 20 mg/day p.o. over 6-8 weeks. Start therapy 2 weeks before using 5-Fluorouracil.
Operative therapieThis section has been translated automatically.
Complete surgical removal with small (0.2-0.5 mm) safety distance, in case of multiple foci also electrodesiccation with combined curettage, cryosurgery or laser therapy( CO2 laser, Erbium-YAG laser).
Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.
Without therapy, the transition to X-ray carcinoma is likely.
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Acitretin; Co2 laser; Cryosurgery; Curettage; Erbium yag laser; Excision; Fluorouracil; Laser; Precanceroses; Radiodermatitis chronic; ... Show allDisclaimer
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