Early onset radiation induced sarcoma of scalp: A case report

Authors

  • A. Maddah Safaei Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran
  • E. Esmati Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran
  • F. Amouzegar Hashemi Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran
Abstract:

Radiation induced sarcoma is a rare but recognized complication of radiotherapy and is associated with poor prognosis, frequently occurs 5 years after completion of treatment. We report radiation-induced sarcoma in a 42 years old male, involving the left parietooccipital scalp region following treatment of brain tumor with craniotomy and post-operative radiation with 60Co machine. Diagnosis of radiation induced sarcoma was confirmed by history, latency period and biopsy. This Radiation induced malignancy was diagnosed only 2 years after completion of Radiotherapy for primary lesion.

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volume 12  issue None

pages  383- 385

publication date 2014-10

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