Leukemia Cutis of the Face, Scalp, and Neck Treated with Non-coplanar Split Field Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy: A Case Report Journal Article


Authors: Stang, K; Alite, F; Steber, J.; Emami, B; Surucu, M
Article Title: Leukemia Cutis of the Face, Scalp, and Neck Treated with Non-coplanar Split Field Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy: A Case Report
Abstract: Malignancies with a superficial involvement of the scalp present a unique technical challenge for radiation treatment planning. As an example of this, leukemic infiltration of the superficial skin as the only presentation of the disease is a rare entity. For such cases, radiation oncologists have typically treated with 3D conformal radiotherapy with matched electron fields, a technique that can lead to significant dose inhomogeneity. In this report, we describe the case of a patient with leukemia cutis with a superficial involvement of the scalp, face, and shoulders that was treated with volumetric modulated arc radiotherapy, with an impressive clinical response.
Journal Title: Cureus
Volume: 7
Issue: 12
ISSN: 2168-8184; 2168-8184
Publisher: Unknown  
Journal Place: United States
Date Published: 2015
Start Page: e430
Language: eng
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Notes: LR: 20160207; JID: 101596737; OID: NLM: PMC4727940; OTO: NOTNLM; epublish