Steroid-withdrawal radiation pneumonitis in cancer patients

Two cancer patients developed steroid-withdrawal radiation pneumonitis. This complication is a recognized risk in the treatment of patients with Hodgkin's disease and other malignant lymphomas, but is under-recognized in patients receiving treatment for carcinoma.

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Published inChest Vol. 85; no. 6; p. 816
Main Authors Pezner, R D, Bertrand, M, Cecchi, G R, Paladugu, R R, Kendregan, B A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1984
Subjects
Adenocarcinoma - complications
Aged
Breast Neoplasms - complications
Carcinoma, Small Cell - complications
Combined Modality Therapy - adverse effects
Dexamethasone - adverse effects
Female
Humans
Lung Neoplasms - complications
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Metastasis
Pneumonia - pathology
Prednisone - adverse effects
Radiation Injuries - pathology
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Substance Withdrawal Syndrome - pathology
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Summary:Two cancer patients developed steroid-withdrawal radiation pneumonitis. This complication is a recognized risk in the treatment of patients with Hodgkin's disease and other malignant lymphomas, but is under-recognized in patients receiving treatment for carcinoma.
ISSN:0012-3692
DOI:10.1378/chest.85.6.816