Chronic Effects - Fibrosis, Contractures, and Keratoses
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Clinical photo showing fibrosis, contractures, and keratosis

Source: Steinert M, Weiss M, Gottlöber P, et al. Delayed effects of accidental cutaneous radiation exposure: fifteen years of follow-up after the Chernobyl accident. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2003 Sep;49(3):417-23. [PubMed Citation]

Chronic effects: fibrosis, finger flexion contractures, and keratosis of radiation-exposed skin areas, 15 years after the Chernobyl accident.