Recurrent abscess after MammoSite brachytherapy.
Recently a new catheter was introduced to facilitate brachytherapy in a lumpectomy cavity. Data are limited on the side effects of high-dose brachytherapy to the lumpectomy cavity with the MammoSite catheter. We present a case of recurrent abscesses over a 7-month period in the lumpectomy cavity after MammoSite brachytherapy.
Lopchinsky
Richard A
RA
Department of Surgery, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA. Richard.lopchinsky@mssm.edu
Giles
Kristina A
KA
D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D000368:Aged; D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015412:Mastectomy, Segmental; D012008:Recurrence