Erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome) following deep radiation therapy.
Generalized eruptions following radiation therapy are rare. Most reported cases involve deep x-ray therapy for underlying cancer. We report a patient who experienced Stevens-Johnson syndrome following radiation therapy and present a review of the literature.
University of Miami, Florida.
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000532:radiotherapy; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D011882:Radiotherapy, High-Energy / Q000009:adverse effects; D012208:Rhabdomyosarcoma / Q000532:radiotherapy; D013262:Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy