Radiation port dermatophytosis.
We report two cases in which dermatophytic infection developed almost entirely within a radiation field mimicking an acute radiation effect. Radiotherapists and dermatologists should be aware of this possibility and be able to differentiate it from radiation dermatitis. Topical antifungal agents are the recommended treatment after diagnosis is established.
Rosen
T
T
Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
Dupuy
J
J
Maor
M
M
Altman
A
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D000328:Adult; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D003022:Clotrimazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes / Q000009:adverse effects; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009455:Neurofibroma / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D011855:Radiodermatitis / Q000175:diagnosis*
D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes; D003022:Clotrimazole