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Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia After Breast Radiation Therapy

Mara Caroprese1, Laura Cella2, Angela Barillaro1

  • 1Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II, Napoli, Italy.

Practical Radiation Oncology
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PubMed
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Rheumatoid arthritis and COVID-19 vaccination may increase the risk of bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP) after breast radiation therapy. This case highlights factors influencing uncommon radiation-induced lung injury.

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