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Only 10 cases of radiation-induced localized bullous pemphigoid have been reported.^1-2 We describe a patient who developed bullous pemphigoid following radiation treatments for locally recurrent breast carcinoma. We believe this case helps to establish radiation-induced localized bullous pemphigoid as an unusual but highly treatable sequela of radiation treatments for locally recurrent breast carcinoma.

Report of a Case

A 66-year-old black woman presented with several asymptomatic tense blisters of 2 months' duration located in her right axillary region. These lesions appeared approximately 1 month following radiation treatments for locally recurrent carcinoma of the right breast and persisted despite serial debridements, topical antibiotic therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen treatments. Considerable concern was expressed by the patient and her physicians regarding the cause of the lesions, and questions had been raised regarding the possibility of infection in the area.

Her family and personal history showed no evidence of skin disease. Her medical history was remarkable only for estradiol . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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