Radiotherapy Marks

Approach

  • Spot diagnosis
  • Adequately exposed to waise - obtain sufficient exposure
  • Approach as you would a breast examination
  1. Inspect
    • For any evidence of chest wall / breast disease
  2. Current radiotherapy
    • India ink marks
    • Erythema
    • Desquamation
    • Skin markings to delineate area of treatment
  3. Previous radiotherapy
    • Telangectasia

Completion

  1. History to determine duration and side effects of radiotherapy

 

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