Radiation-induced Myositis after Proton Beam Therapy to Huge Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Journal of Liver Cancer
; : 136-142, 2019.
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ABSTRACT
Proton beam therapy (PBT) is one of the advances in radiotherapy techniques, which enables dose escalation with lower probability of radiation-induced liver or gastrointestinal injuries. However, the chest wall proximal to the tumor can be affected by high dose irradiation. Here, we report on a 58-year-old male patient who presented with huge hepatocellular carcinoma, received treatment with transarterial chemoembolization and PBT, and developed severe chest wall pain due to radiation-induced myositis. The patient's symptoms were controlled by oral steroids.
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WPRIM
Main subject:
Protons
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Radiotherapy
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Steroids
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Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
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Thoracic Wall
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Proton Therapy
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Liver
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Myositis
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Journal of Liver Cancer
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article