Re-irradiation of a second localization of idiopathic midline destructive disease in the head and neck area.
Idiopathic midline destructive disease is a rare disease, characterized by a progressive ulceration and destruction of midline facial structures. We report a case with localization on the palate for which she received radiotherapy. Later she developed a second localization on the posterior pharyngeal wall for which she was re-irradiated, without severe sequels. Twice a complete regression was observed.
Poorter
Robert L
RL
Department of Radiation Oncology, Dr. Bernard Verbeeten Institute, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
de Bree
Remco
R
Leemans
C René
CR
van der Valk
Paul
P
Slotman
Ben J
BJ
Langendijk
Johannes A
JA
D005260:Female; D006103:Granuloma, Lethal Midline / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D019233:Retreatment