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William J. Young, M.D.

Arch Derm Syphilol. 1936;34(2):272-273.

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Formerly, it was extremely common among pioneer roentgenologists to find marked changes and even cancerous lesions of the skin following exposure to roentgen rays. This, of course, was due to lack of adequate protection. Even today the physician, so often engaged in advising others, becomes thoughtless and careless about protecting himself. Continual exposure to small doses of radiation on the part of any one who applies radium can easily result, eventually, in changes in the skin of the fingers.

I offer a brief report of a case of such a condition which occurred recently, with the description of a simple method of removing the keratotic lesion that resulted. The changes and appearances of overexposure to radium are too well known to merit repetition, but I hope that the brief report of this typical case may serve as a reminder of the need to exercise care.

REPORT OF A CASE

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Louisville, Ky.

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