Photobiomodulation in the treatment of radiodermatitis: a case study
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Physiotherapy, Photobiomodulation, Radiodermatitis, Breast neoplasmAbstract
Introduction: Radiodermatitis is a common complication observed in patients undergoing radiotherapy for the treatment of cancer. The objective of this case report is to verify the effects of Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBM) in the treatment of radiodermatitis in a patient diagnosed with breast cancer. Method: Single case study with a female patient, 38 years old, diagnosed with Notinghan Grade II breast cancer; underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy to remove the tumor through sectorectomy. She received radiotherapy treatment in which she developed grade I and II radiodermatitis, according to the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTGO). The photobiomodulation therapy used was red LED (658 nm) at 4 J/cm², continuous beam emission, with 48h intervals between applications. In total, 04 sessions over a period of 02 weeks were administered for the treatment of radiodermatitis. The evolution of the condition was recorded through photographic records pre and post intervention. Results: There was clinical improvement and resolution of radiodermatitis after the fourth session using red LED. Pigmentary changes caused by radiodermatitis reduced, both hyperpigmentation and hyperemia disappeared, recovering the healthy appearance of the skin. A decrease in breast temperature was also observed at the end of treatment. Conclusion: This case report demonstrates the potential biostimulant and repairing effect of photobiomodulation by red LED in the resolution of radiodermatitis in grades I and II.
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