Radiation recall: A well recognized but neglected phenomenon

摘要: Summary Introduction Radiation recall is an inflammatory skin reaction at a previously irradiated field subsequent to the administration of variety pharmacologic agents. Although has been major site radiation toxicity, instances involving other organ have reported. Materials and methods Data for this review were identified by searches Medline Cancerlit. The search terms “radiation”, “recall”, “toxicity” used. References from within retrieved articles also There was no limitation on year publication abstract forms included. Only published in English taken into consideration. Results Idiosyncratic drug hypersensitivity phenomenon recent hypothesis which correlates best with available facts moment. may occur days years after radiotherapy completed. majority drugs commonly used cancer therapy involved phenomenon. A mixed non-specific infiltrate seems be common histopathologic criteria previous reports. Universally, corticosteroids or use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, conjunction withdrawal offending agent, produce prompt improvement. Conclusion We propose collect all future Rare Cancer Network database order augment our understanding rare reaction.