Late complications of radiotherapy for breast cancer
1 Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Monastir Medical School, Monastir University, Gynecology-Obstetric Service Mahdia-Tunisia.
2 Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Monastir Medical School, Monastir University, El Omrane Hospital of Monastir-Monastir-Tunisia.
Case Study
GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020, 12(03), 031-034.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2020.12.3.0266
Publication history:
Received on 14 August 2020; revised on 07 September 2020; accepted on 09 September 2020
Abstract:
The late functional and aesthetic impact of breast neoplasia treatment partly reflects the consequences of high- dose irradiation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. This work, based on a case observed in our department and a review of the literature, aims to discuss certain secondary manifestations following breast irradiation and their therapeutic options.
Keywords:
Breast neoplasia; Radiotherapy; Treatment; Lymphedema.
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