Pulsed dye laser treatment of telangiectasia after radiotherapy for breast carcinoma.
Telangiectasia formed following exposure to X-ray irradiation have been reported to respond well to the pulsed dye laser system. We present the case of a 34-year-old woman with extensive post-radiotherapy skin telangiectasia of the chest wall and axilla who was treated with six sessions of pulsed dye laser treatment, with a considerable improvement in appearance. We recommend the pulsed dye laser as an option in the treatment of post-radiotherapy telangiectasia.
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Bradford Royal Infirmary, UK.
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D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013684:Telangiectasis / Q000209:etiology / Q000532:radiotherapy*