Pulsed dye laser treatment of telangiectasia after radiotherapy for breast carcinoma.

Abstract

Telangiectasia formed following exposure to X-ray irradiation have been reported to respond well to the pulsed dye laser system. We present the case of a 34-year-old woman with extensive post-radiotherapy skin telangiectasia of the chest wall and axilla who was treated with six sessions of pulsed dye laser treatment, with a considerable improvement in appearance. We recommend the pulsed dye laser as an option in the treatment of post-radiotherapy telangiectasia.

• Authors: M Ahmad, S Mirza, I T Foo
• Journal: British journal of plastic surgery (Br J Plast Surg) Vol. 52 Issue 3 Pg. 236-7 (Apr 1999) ISSN: 0007-1226 [Print] England
• PMID: 10474479 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Breast Neoplasms (radiotherapy)
• Female
• Humans
• Laser Therapy
• Radiation Injuries (radiotherapy)
• Radiotherapy (adverse effects)
• Telangiectasis (etiology, radiotherapy)