title: [Radiotherapy of malignant lymphomas].
abstract: In malignant lymphomas, radiotherapy is an important factor within the treatment schedule. This applies in particular to Hodgkin's disease, whereas chemotherapy is more important in other types of lymphomas. In all cases, treatment is carried out in strict accordance with the stage of the disease, taking into consideration the occult paths of spread; in the lymphomas not associated with Hodgkin's disease, their histological type was also taken into account (Kiel classification). The technique of irradiation--especially preparation and execution of mantle field radiation--is described in detail, taking into consideration the organs of risk, the possibility of complications, and how these complications can be prevented. The treatment results obtained at present clearly show that the rates of survival and cure have been significantly improved--a development in which radiotherapy has been playing an important part.
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006689:Hodgkin Disease / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011379:Prognosis; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D011882:Radiotherapy, High-Energy / Q000295:instrumentation*
vernacular_title: Strahlentherapie maligner Lymphome.