Proton therapy versus photon radiation therapy for the management of a recurrent desmoid tumor of the right flank: a case report

Proton therapy versus photon radiation therapy for the management of a recurrent desmoid tumor of the right flank: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Desmoid tumors are benign mesenchymal tumors with a strong tendency for local recurrence after surgery. Radiotherapy improves local control following incomplete resection, but nearby organs at risk may limit the dose to the target volume. The patient in this repo...

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Main Authors: Kil Whoon, Nichols R, Kilkenny John W, Huh Soon Y, Ho Meng, Gupta Pratibha, Marcus Robert B, Indelicato Daniel J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Proton therapy
Intensity-modulated radiotherapy
Benign tumors
Case report
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/7/1/178

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