Radiation Treatment and Radiation Reactions in Dermatology

The incidence of skin neoplasms is increasing as the population ages. This book comprehensively examines the indications for radiation therapy of cutaneous cancers, pre-cancerous lesions and benign dermatological disorders. Excellent cosmetic and functional results can be achieved with this treatment modality. The monograph provides a concise introduction to physical and radiobiological principles, selection of radiation factors, dose definitions, as well as radiation reactions and risk assessments. Specific indications for radiotherapy of cutaneous neoplasms and radiation protection measures are discussed. Topics include radiation therapy of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, lymphomas, Kaposi's sarcoma, Lentigo malignant melanoma, and Merkel cell tumors. Major scientific publications of the past 10 years are reviewed.

Physical Aspects of Dermatologic Radiation Therapy.- Radiobiology of the Skin.- Equipment and Financial Aspects in an Office Setting.- Radiotherapy of Benign Skin Diseases.- Radiotherapy in an Office Setting: with Special Regard to Grenz Rays.- Radiotherapy in an Office Setting.- Staging of Skin Tumors.- Radiotherapy of Skin Carcinomas and Keratoacanthoma.- Radiotherapy of Skin Carcinomas by Electron Beam Therapy.- Radiotherapy of Lymphomas.- Radiotherapy of Lymphomas: Indian Experience.- Radiotherapy of Kaposi's Sarcoma.- Radiotherapy of Merkel Cell Carcinoma.- Radiotherapy of Melanomas.- Radiation Reaction of the Skin: Chronic.- Management of Skin Injuries Following Incidental Exposure to Ionizing Radiation.