Inoperable scalp cutaneous angiosarcoma: Complete response after definitive external beam radiation therapy - brachytherapy association

Oral Oncol. 2022 Feb:125:105715. doi: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2022.105715. Epub 2022 Jan 11.

Abstract

Effective treatments are scarce in non-operable scalp cutaneous angiosarcoma patients. Curative-intent definitive sequential IMRT and plesiobrachytherapy allowed complete response with limited side effect in two elder patients. This could represent a non-invasive therapeutic option for patients with locally advanced presentation.

Keywords: Brachytherapy; Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT); Treatment; Vascular sarcomas.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Brachytherapy*
  • Hemangiosarcoma* / radiotherapy
  • Humans
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated* / adverse effects
  • Scalp
  • Skin Neoplasms* / etiology
  • Skin Neoplasms* / radiotherapy