Pulsed dye laser treatment of telangiectasia after radiotherapy for breast carcinoma

Br J Plast Surg. 1999 Apr;52(3):236-7. doi: 10.1054/bjps.1998.3041.

Abstract

Telangiectasia formed following exposure to X-ray irradiation have been reported to respond well to the pulsed dye laser system. We present the case of a 34-year-old woman with extensive post-radiotherapy skin telangiectasia of the chest wall and axilla who was treated with six sessions of pulsed dye laser treatment, with a considerable improvement in appearance. We recommend the pulsed dye laser as an option in the treatment of post-radiotherapy telangiectasia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy*
  • Radiation Injuries / radiotherapy*
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects
  • Telangiectasis / etiology
  • Telangiectasis / radiotherapy*