Stereotactic radiotherapy as an alternative to plaque brachytherapy in retinoblastoma.
Pediatr Blood Cancer
; 55(6): 1210-2, 2010 Dec 01.
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| ID: mdl-20589649
ABSTRACT
Radioactive plaque brachytherapy has an established role for selected patients with retinoblastoma. Newer non-invasive radiotherapy techniques such as stereotactic conformal radiotherapy (SCR) that uses highly accurate positioning to deliver treatment with small beams may be an interesting alternative to brachytherapy. We report a case treated with SCR and compare the dosimetry with that achievable with brachytherapy. With advantages and disadvantages to both, SCR should more often be considered in the management of RB because of the more homogeneous dose within the target volume and similar or lower doses to surrounding normal tissues.
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Assunto principal:
Retinoblastoma
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Braquiterapia
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Radiocirurgia
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Neoplasias da Retina
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Infant
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Blood Cancer
Assunto da revista:
HEMATOLOGIA
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NEOPLASIAS
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PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Canadá