title: [Possibilities and limitations of radiotherapy in neoplasms of the anterior cranial fossa].
abstract: Primary and secondary tumors of the anterior cranial fossa are discussed in clinic-therapeutical survey and mainly the role of radiation therapy of some of these tumors is stressed. The possibilities of additional use of radiosensitizing substances and possible combinations with chemotherapeutic agents are related. Statistical results of our own concerning malignant glioma and retinoblastoma are shown; the last mentioned tumors are a grateful and demanding indication area of radiation therapy. Casuistic experiences with malignant melanoma of the orbital region are discussed; detailed recommendations as to radiotherapeutic management of intraorbital tumors are given.
mesh_terms: D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005910:Glioma / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma / Q000532:radiotherapy; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D012175:Retinoblastoma / Q000532:radiotherapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
vernacular_title: Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der Strahlentherapie bei Geschwülstender vorderen Schädelgrube.