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ArticleJournal of contemporary brachytherapy2021

Orbital mold brachytherapy for recurrent orbital mesenchymal chondrosarcoma: a case report.

Eugene Yap, Stellar Cabrera, Maureen Bojador, Teresa Sy Ortin, Warren Bacorro

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Article in Journal of contemporary brachytherapy, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Eugene YapUniversity of Santo Tomas Hospital, Benavides Cancer Institute, Manila, Philippines; University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Manila, Philippines.
Stellar CabreraUniversity of Santo Tomas Hospital, Benavides Cancer Institute, Manila, Philippines; University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Manila, Philippines.
Maureen BojadorUniversity of Santo Tomas Hospital, Benavides Cancer Institute, Manila, Philippines; University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Manila, Philippines.
Teresa Sy OrtinUniversity of Santo Tomas Hospital, Benavides Cancer Institute, Manila, Philippines; University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Manila, Philippines.
Warren BacorroUniversity of Santo Tomas Hospital, Benavides Cancer Institute, Manila, Philippines; University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Manila, Philippines.
University of Santo Tomas · PHUniversity of Santo Tomas Hospital · PH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe aim of this case report is to present a case of orbital mesenchymal chondrosarcoma sarcoma with multiple recurrences, and to report technical details of a contemporary approach for orbital brachytherapy that can be used in low-resource settings. MATERIAL AND

methodsA 46-year-old female diagnosed with recurrent orbital mesenchymal chondrosarcoma of the left orbit presented with her third local recurrence. The patient proceeded with conservative surgery with planned adjuvant high-dose-rate brachytherapy 2 weeks post-surgery. Brachytherapy mold applicator was fabricated using thermoplastic mask, ProGuide catheter needles, catheter fixation buttons, and a strip of gauze. Ideal catheter placement was done with CT simulation planning.

resultsHigh-risk clinical target volume (HR-CTV) corresponded to gross tumor residual, and intermediate-risk clinical target volume (IR-CTV) corresponded to the whole orbit. Flexitron iridium-192 high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy plan was generated using Oncentra brachytherapy planning system. The treatment plan had HR-CTV total dose of 55.6 Gy and equivalent dose in 2 Gray fractions (EQD

conclusionsIn the previously irradiated orbital sarcoma patient, adjuvant brachytherapy is an effective and safe modality for the delivery of sufficient radiation dose to the target, as presented in the current case report. The materials used in the brachytherapy applicator are easily available in majority of radiation therapy centers and can be manufactured even in low-resource settings.

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brachytherapycase reporthigh-dose-rateorbitsarcoma

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