Failure of development of the growing breast after radiation therapy

Pediatr Radiol. 1989;19(2):124-7. doi: 10.1007/BF02387902.

Abstract

Four cases are presented in which young girls received radiation therapy to treat childhood malignancies. Subsequently, one breast, which had been included in the radiation field in each case did not develop. This phenomenon has been seen after orthovoltage as well as supervoltage therapy, but is not mentioned in recent diagnostic imaging literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Breast / growth & development
  • Breast / radiation effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Lung Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Mediastinal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Time Factors