[Capillaroscopic and clinical correlations in chronic occupational radiodermatitis]

72 patients (69 M, 3 F) occupationally exposed to X-rays were subjected to a clinical and capillaroscopic evaluation so as to determine the morphological changes occurring within the skin and the microcirculatory system. The two parameters were correlated showing that microvasal lesions appear before clinical signs become evident. Therefore, the authors underline the importance of adding periodic capillaroscopic exams to the clinical control in order to prevent the occurrence of occupational chronic radiodermatitis.