Radiation Dermatitis after GDC Embolization: Case Report
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 63-65, 2002.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-58881
ABSTRACT
Guglielmi Detachable Coil(GDC) embolization is interventional radiology procedure for the management of aneurysm. The technique is recommended in case of patients' poor general condition, difficult surgical approach, but there is concerning about complications due to radiation exposure. We experienced a patient of radiation-induced dermatitis after GDC embolization. She presented with erythema, pus-like discharge, ulceration on scalp and right preauricular area, which symptoms was improved with medical managements. The authors report the case with pertinent literature review.
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Main subject:
Radiodermatitis
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Scalp
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Ulcer
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Radiology, Interventional
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Dermatitis
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Erythema
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Aneurysm
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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