Radiation-Induced Sarcoma following Prolonged Coronary Stent Placement
Joint Authors
Clark, Christopher T.
Vick, Eric J.
Lewis, James M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-08-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Radiation exposure for the average coronary stent placement varies based on a number of factors but typically amounts to 6–11 mSv per patient (compared to 3 mSv background).
As with all procedures which utilize radiation, there is an inherent risk of genetic mutation and the possible development of malignancy.
Here, we present the case of a 75-year-old male who presented with an exophytic mass on his back following prolonged coronary catheterization with a radiation burn seven years prior.
Biopsy of the lesion revealed the mass was consistent with an undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma emanating from the site of the radiation burn.
After staging studies demonstrated no evidence of metastatic disease, radical excision with negative margins was performed.
This case demonstrates that despite the rarity of radiation injury, each incidence necessitates strict monitoring of radiation exposure and continual follow-up due to the risk of malignancy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vick, Eric J.& Clark, Christopher T.& Lewis, James M.. 2018. Radiation-Induced Sarcoma following Prolonged Coronary Stent Placement. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vick, Eric J.…[et al.]. Radiation-Induced Sarcoma following Prolonged Coronary Stent Placement. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Vick, Eric J.& Clark, Christopher T.& Lewis, James M.. Radiation-Induced Sarcoma following Prolonged Coronary Stent Placement. Case Reports in Surgery. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150349
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1150349