Exacerbation of psoriasis after megavoltage irradiation. The Koebner phenomenon.
This is a case report of a patient with a known history of psoriasis who experienced an exacerbation after palliative treatment with high-energy irradiation. A discussion of the radiobiology is presented.
Saint Margaret Hospital and Health Centers, Radiation Oncology Center, Hammond, Indiana 46320.
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000556:secondary; D000368:Aged; D005266:Femoral Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000556:secondary; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D010166:Palliative Care; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000209:etiology*; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D011882:Radiotherapy, High-Energy / Q000009:adverse effects*