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Radiotherapy for malignant melanoma of the lacrimal sac.
- Source :
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Rare Tumors . Jan-Dec2020, Vol. 12, p1-5. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Malignant melanoma of the lacrimal sac is an exceptionally rare tumor with a poor prognosis. We report two cases of malignant melanoma of the lacrimal sac: a 73 year-old female treated with primary surgical resection and a 75 year-old male treated with surgical resection, adjuvant proton beam radiotherapy, and adjuvant immunotherapy. We discuss the role of post-operative proton beam therapy and recent advancements in immunotherapy. These cases highlight the importance of early diagnosis and multi-modality treatment in this aggressive malignancy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *MELANOMA
*PROTON therapy
*PROTON beams
*RADIOTHERAPY
*PROGNOSIS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20363605
- Volume :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Rare Tumors
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 149209802
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/2036361320971943