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Multiple basal cell carcinomas developed after radiation therapy for tinea capitis: a case report
P Ekmekçi1, S Bostanci, R Anadolu
1Ankara University Medical School, Department of Dermatology, Ankara, Turkey.
Summary
Radiation therapy can cause skin neoplasms. This case report details a patient who developed multiple basal cell carcinomas 53 years after low-dose radiation treatment for tinea capitis, highlighting factors influencing neoplasm type.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Skin neoplasms are a significant complication of radiation therapy.
- The specific type of neoplasm (e.g., squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma) can vary.
- Factors influencing neoplasm type include radiation dose and patient-specific characteristics.
Observation:
- A patient treated with low-dose radiation for tinea capitis developed multiple skin neoplasms.
- The neoplasms observed were basal cell carcinomas.
- A significant latent period of 53 years elapsed between radiation exposure and neoplasm development.
Findings:
- This case demonstrates basal cell carcinoma development following low-dose radiation for tinea capitis.
- The long latency period suggests a slow-developing carcinogenic process.
- Findings contribute to understanding the diverse spectrum of radiation-induced skin neoplasms.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of long-term monitoring for skin neoplasms in patients with a history of radiation therapy.
- Suggests that basal cell carcinomas can arise after low-dose radiation exposure, even with a long latent period.
- Informs clinical practice regarding risk assessment and surveillance for radiation-induced skin cancers.