title: Treatment of paragangliomas with radiation therapy.
abstract: Paragangliomas of the head and neck may be treated successfully with surgery, radiation therapy, or stereotactic radiosurgery. The choice of treatment depends on the location and extent of the tumor, the presence of multiple tumors, the age and health of the patient, and the preference of the patient and attending physician. This article reviews the role of radiation therapy in the treatment of patients with paragangliomas of the head and neck.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida 32610-0385, USA. mendewil@shands.ufl.edu
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Mendenhall
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Hinerman
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Amdur
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Stringer
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Antonelli
authors.forename: G T
authors.initials: GT
authors.lastname: Singleton
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Cassisi
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010235:Paraganglioma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011379:Prognosis; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D016019:Survival Analysis; D016896:Treatment Outcome