Ann Dermatol.  2019 Aug;31(Suppl):S24-S26. 10.5021/ad.2019.31.S.S24.

Radiation-Induced Rectangular Alopecia after Endovascular Embolization of Cerebral Aneurysms: The Necessity of a Comprehensive Study on Its Incidence and Critical Radiation Doses

• Lee H
• Lee S
• Lee YB
• Lee WS

• KMID: 2456667
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2019.31.S.S24

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Alopecia*
Incidence*
Intracranial Aneurysm*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Case 1. (A) Initial presentation of patient and (B) fluoroscopic view of the aneurysm on the right vertebral artery.

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  Fig. 2 Case 2. (A) Initial presentation of patient and (B) full regrowth of hair on the alopecic area after 4 months. (C) Fluoroscopic view of the aneurysm on the anterior communicating artery.

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