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Beta burns following radionuclide synovectomy
Marek Marcin Chojnowski1, Maria Teresa Płazińska2, Marek Sławomir Chojnowski3
1Nuclear Medicine Department, Central Clinical Hospital, Warsaw, Poland.
Reumatologia
|July 26, 2018
Summary
Radionuclide synovectomy (RSV) is a safe treatment for joint inflammation. Rarely, patients may develop minor skin burns after RSV, even with correct technique, requiring awareness for management.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Nuclear Medicine
- Dermatology
Background:
- Radionuclide synovectomy (RSV) is a minimally invasive treatment for persistent joint inflammation.
- The procedure generally has a high safety profile with rare serious adverse events.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report two cases of low-grade beta burns following radionuclide synovectomy.
- To discuss the potential long-term risks and clinical awareness of such radiation events.
Main Methods:
- Case report of two patients who developed skin burns after RSV.
- Review of historical radiation incidents and literature regarding radiation exposure risks.
Main Results:
- Two cases of low-grade beta burns occurred post-RSV despite proper injection technique.
- These burns were generally benign and self-limiting.
Conclusions:
- Low-grade beta burns are a rare but possible complication of radionuclide synovectomy.
- Clinicians performing RSV should be aware of these potential skin reactions and their management.
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