Radiotherapy for lung metastases in a patient with ewing sarcoma.
Purpose. To assess the benefit of therapy for multiple lung metastases in a young female patient previously treated with operation, local radiotherapy and chemotherapy.


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Lung metastases occurred in a young female patient 13 months after finishing combined treatment of a Ewing sarcoma of the left eleventh rib. Primary treatment had included surgical removal, 51 Gy local radiotherapy and chemotherapy.Method. 20 Gy total dose was applied to the lungs of both sides in two courses with an additional 15 Gy to the mediastinum.Results and Discussion. Complete radiological regression was achieved at the end of therapy which was maintained during the follow-up period of 16 months.
Center of Oncoradiology Uzsoki Hospital Uzsoki u. 29 Budapest H-1145 Hungary.
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