title: Radiation-induced temporary alopecia after embolization of cerebral aneurysms.
abstract: A 29-year-old woman underwent 2 endovascular procedures for treatment of bilateral carotid-ophthalmic artery aneurysms. After each treatment, transient alopecia occurred over the occipital area and is presumed to be radiation induced.
authors: Nuria
authors: N
authors: Marti
authors: Veronica
authors: V
authors: Lopez
authors: Carolina
authors: C
authors: Pereda
authors: Jose M
authors: JM
authors: Martin
authors: Encarnacion
authors: E
authors: Montesinos
authors: Esperanza
authors: E
authors: Jorda
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000505:Alopecia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002533:Cerebral Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006197:Hair / Q000528:radiation effects; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D015642:Radiology, Interventional / Q000379:methods; D018570:Risk Assessment