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Enhanced normal tissue response to radiation in a patient with discoid lupus erythematosus
1Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Cookridge Hospital, Leeds, UK.
Clinical Oncology (Royal College of Radiologists (Great Britain))
|September 1, 1992
Abstract:
We report the case of a patient with discoid lupus erythematosus who developed a severe skin reaction whilst undergoing mantle irradiation for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Widespread moist desquamation occurred after a skin dose of only 17 Gy and was associated with an abscopal response outside the treatment area. The case illustrates the need for extreme caution when administering radiotherapy to patients with discoid or systemic lupus erythematosus.