PMID: 18718203Aug 23, 2008Paper

Radiation-induced temporary alopecia after embolization of cerebral aneurysms

Dermatology Online Journal
Nuria MartiEsperanza Jorda

Abstract

A 29-year-old woman underwent 2 endovascular procedures for treatment of bilateral carotid-ophthalmic artery aneurysms. After each treatment, transient alopecia occurred over the occipital area and is presumed to be radiation induced.

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