Subcutaneous calcification following chest wall and breast irradiation: a late complication.
Subcutaneous calcification as a complication of chest wall irradiation has only been described once before in the literature. Six patients who developed heavy calcification of soft tissue following chest wall and breast irradiation are described here, and relevant literature is reviewed.
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Department of Radiation Oncology, Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 5DW, UK.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000209:etiology*; D003240:Connective Tissue Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant / Q000009:adverse effects; D013909:Thorax / Q000528:radiation effects