Fractionated epibulbar I-125 plaque radiotherapy for recurrent mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the bulbar conjunctiva.
OBJECTIVE
A patient with recurrent conjunctival mucoepidermoid carcinoma was treated successfully with surgical excision of the tumor and fractionated epibulbar I-125 plaque radiotherapy.


CONCLUSIONS
Local excision with fractionated epibulbar plaque radiotherapy is an effective means of eradication in select cases of recurrent mucoepidermoid carcinomas of the conjunctiva. This treatment may avoid more aggressive surgical treatment and preserve vision.
Ullman
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Department of Ophthalmology, Medical Center Clinic, Pensacola, FL 32514.
Augsburger
J J
JJ
Brady
L W
LW
D000368:Aged; D001918:Brachytherapy; D018277:Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003230:Conjunctival Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D009915:Orbit; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage
D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes