Abstract

FASSI, MV et al. Squamous cell carcinoma on chronic radiation dermatitis. Rev. argent. dermatol. [online]. 2014, vol.95, n.4, pp.30-35. ISSN 1851-300X.

Several epidemiologic studies of ionizing radiation and skin cancer have shown that radiation causes non melanoma skin cancer, mainly basal cell carcinoma. Little is known about the dose of ionizing radiation that could cause squamous cell carcinoma. All available studies show that skin cancer risk is greater from radiation exposure at young ages than at older ages and the evidence indicates that the excess risk of skin cancer lasts for several years following irradiation. Therefore patients previously treated with ionizing radiation require lifelong monitoring to identify skin cancer at an early stage.

Keywords : Ionizing radiation; Non melanoma skin cancer; Basal cell carcinoma; Squamous cell carcinoma.