title: Re-irradiation of a second localization of idiopathic midline destructive disease in the head and neck area.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Dr. Bernard Verbeeten Institute, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Robert L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Poorter
authors.forename: Remco
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: de Bree
authors.forename: C René
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Leemans
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: van der Valk
authors.forename: Ben J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Slotman
authors.forename: Johannes A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Langendijk
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006103:Granuloma, Lethal Midline / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D019233:Retreatment