Radiation therapy in a case of orbital lymphoma

Molinaro, M.A. (2008) Radiation therapy in a case of orbital lymphoma. Online Journal Of Health And Allied Sciences, 7 (2). ISSN 0972-5997

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Abstract

Introduction: Orbital lymphoma is a rare presentation of extranodal non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, accounting for less than 1% of the total. The role of radiotherapy in its management is well-established. This is a report of a case of orbital lymphoma Materials and Methods: Clinical records and pathologic material of a patient woman of 62 age treated with local radiotherapy for localized orbital lymphoma. Treatment consisted of 36 Gy in 1.8-Gy fractions of irradiation using 6-MV photons with complex treatment planning for retrobulbar lesions. Median follow-up was 18 months Results: Local control was 100%. Cataracts was not observed in 8 of the treated eyes. Conclusion: In this case, localized orbital MALT lymphoma was well controlled with radiotherapy

EPrint Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Eye, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Orbit, Radiotherapy, Retrobulbar Lesions, Cataracts, Aged, Woman, MALT Lymphoma
Subjects:	Eye Diseases > Eye Hemorrhage Therapeutics > Radiotherapy Neoplasms > Neoplasms by Site > Eye Neoplasms Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathologic Processes > Hemorrhage -Journal Repositories > Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences Eye Diseases > Orbital Diseases > Retrobulbar Hemorrhage Eye Diseases > Eye Neoplasms > Orbital Neoplasms Persons > Age Groups > Adult Neoplasms > Neoplasms by Histologic Type > Lymphoma
ID Code:	3050
Deposited By:	Dr Srinivas Kakkilaya
Deposited On:	08 September 2008

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