Acute radiodermatitis from occupational exposure to iridium 192.
Industrial radiography using the man-made radioisotope iridium 129 is commonplace in the southern states. Despite established procedures and safeguards, accidental exposure may result in typical acute radiodermatitis. We have presented a clinical example of this phenomenon.
Becker
J
J
Veterans Administration Medical Center, Houston, Tex.
Rosen
T
T
D000208:Acute Disease; D000842:Ankle; D006801:Humans; D007496:Iridium Radioisotopes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D011855:Radiodermatitis / Q000209:etiology*
D007496:Iridium Radioisotopes