[Radiation-induced malignant skin tumors in the hands of five doctors]

Gan No Rinsho. 1990 Feb;36(2):224-8.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Radiation-induced malignant skin tumors in the hands in 3 surgeons, one physician, and one dentist are reported. The latent period of the irradiation ranged between 16 years and 34 years. Clinically, small keratotic lesions were seen in 4 doctors and a large tumor the remaining doctor. On histological examination, one of the tumors was a squamous cell carcinoma, 3 were carcinomas in situ, and the fifth was a basal cell carcinoma with a squamous cell carcinoma. While the occupational hazard of developing malignant skin tumors following irradiation have decreased recently, this paper emphasizes precautions should be taken when diagnosing and caring for cancer patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Carcinoma in Situ / etiology*
  • Carcinoma in Situ / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / etiology*
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / etiology*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Hand
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced*
  • Occupational Diseases / etiology*
  • Occupational Diseases / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology