A buccal mucosa carcinoma treated with high dose rate brachytherapy.
This manuscript presents a case of early stage squamous cell carcinoma of the left buccal mucosa treated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) followed by a high-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy boost. With limited literature available on HDR mold (stent) radiotherapy for oral cancer, a discussion on the issues encountered during treatment planning and delivery may prove to be insightful for facilities faced with a similar challenge.
Prisciandaro
Joann I
JI
Division of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA. joannp@med.umich.edu
Foote
Robert L
RL
Herman
Michael G
MG
Lee
Sally J
SJ
LaJoie
Wayne N
WN
Van Blarcom
Andrew B
AB
Yeakel
Peter D
PD
D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000379:methods*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000528:radiation effects* / Q000601:surgery; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D020266:Radiotherapy, Conformal / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome