title: [Radionecrosis after radiation synovectomy].
abstract: Intra-articular radiation synovectomy is an established and well documented therapy in rheumatology. A rare side effect is necrosis of surrounding tissue caused by leakage of the radionuclide.We describe the case of a 34-year old patient with rheumatoid arthritis who developed skin necrosis 4 weeks after an intra-articular radiation synovectomy of the left wrist. When these lesions are recognized early surgical therapy or hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be initiated.
authors: Klinik für Rheumatologie, HELIOS Seehospital Sahlenburg, Nordheimstraße 201, 27476, Cuxhaven, Deutschland. ingohartig@gmx.de.
authors: I
authors: I
authors: Hartig
authors: Klinik für Rheumatologie, HELIOS Seehospital Sahlenburg, Nordheimstraße 201, 27476, Cuxhaven, Deutschland.
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authors: I
authors: Matveeva
authors: Klinik für Rheumatologie, HELIOS Seehospital Sahlenburg, Nordheimstraße 201, 27476, Cuxhaven, Deutschland.
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authors: M
authors: Braun
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009336:Necrosis; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D011855:Radiodermatitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D016634:Radiosurgery / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology / Q000528:radiation effects; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000528:radiation effects; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy; Necrosis; Radionuclides; Rheumatoid arthritis; Synovitis