Cutaneous cancers in an interventional cardiologist: a cautionary tale.
This case report documents the presentation of a disabling ionizing radiation (IR)-related illness (multiple basal cell carcinoma [BCC] syndrome) in a 50-year-old interventional cardiologist. This case emphasizes the need for interventionalists to: (1) understand the occupational hazards of IR; (2) recognize the failure of existing protective gear to provide sufficient protection from IR; (3) promote strict adherence to IR safety protocols; and (4) call for the development of improved technology for radiation protection.
Cardiovascular Associates of Alabama, PC, Birmingham, Alabama 35213, USA. teagan@cvapc.com
John T
JT
Eagan
Carolynn Thomas
CT
Jones
D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000209:etiology*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011482:Protective Devices; D011839:Radiation, Ionizing; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*