Recurrent radiation recall dermatitis 40 years after radiation therapy for breast cancer

Abstract Background: Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common autoimmune bullous disease, which is usually seen in older ages. Rarely, radiotherapy (RT) has been reported as a localised trigger factor for BP. Case: We present a case of a 64-year-old woman who underwent radical mastectomy and radiation therapy for breast cancer. Two months after the completion of RT with adjuvant Trastuzumab, a BP eruption developed in the irradiated area, spreading thereafter to other skin areas. The patient was treated with oral corticosteroids and the lesions evolved favourably. Conclusion: This case demonstrates a relatively benign skin reaction that could develop during the course of cancer treatment, which required co-management by oncologists, pathologists and dermatologists.

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Case of capecitabine‐induced severe erosional radiation recall dermatitis in a patient with breast cancer

The Journal of Dermatology ◽

10.1111/1346-8138.14920 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 46 (10) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Eriko Adachi ◽

Gyohei Egawa ◽

Kenji Kabashima

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Radiation Recall ◽

Radiation Recall Dermatitis ◽

Recall Dermatitis

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Quinolone‐induced radiation recall dermatitis in breast cancer patient

The Breast Journal ◽

10.1111/tbj.13756 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (7) ◽

pp. 1407-1408 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Stefana Rafiroiu ◽

Andrew Vassil ◽

Stephanie A. Valente

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Patient ◽

Breast Cancer Patient ◽

Radiation Recall ◽

Radiation Recall Dermatitis ◽

Recall Dermatitis

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Idiopathic Radiation Recall Dermatitis Developing Nine Months after Cessation of Cisplatin Therapy in Treatment of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Tonsil

Case Reports in Oncological Medicine ◽

10.1155/2012/271801 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-3 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Stephen M. Melnyk ◽

Kenneth F. More ◽

Edward F. Miles

Keyword(s):

Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽

Radiation Therapy ◽

Radiation Dose ◽

Cell Carcinoma ◽

Squamous Cell ◽

Combined Therapy ◽

Suspected Case ◽

Radiation Recall ◽

Radiation Recall Dermatitis ◽

Recall Dermatitis

To report on a suspected case of idiopathic radiation recall dermatitis in an individual nine months after radiation and chemotherapy treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil. Radiation recall dermatitis is the development of a reaction in a previously irradiated area of skin after the administration of an aggravating medication. A review of the literature revealed several cases of radiation recall dermatitis that occur following radiation therapy and the institution of chemotherapy. Other medications have also been implicated in radiation recall dermatitis; however, this patient has not started any new medications since completion of his combined therapy. The patient developed this skin reaction in a distribution pattern identical to the area that received the highest radiation dose suggesting a possible link between radiation recall dermatitis and radiation dose. Radiation recall dermatitis is a reaction that is typically seen shortly after the reinstitution of chemotherapy during radiation therapy. This case illustrates that other medical etiologies are possible and suggests a relationship between radiation recall dermatitis and the total radiation dose an area receives.

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