[Paranasal sinus carcinoma]

Cancer Radiother. 2010 Nov:14 Suppl 1:S52-60. doi: 10.1016/S1278-3218(10)70008-1.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Cancers of the paranasal sinuses are rare tumors, with treatment based on a multidisciplinary approach. Surgery and radiation therapy, possibly associated with chemotherapy are used to obtain 5 years specific survival rate of 60-70 %. Advances in radiotherapy, including the use of imaging for 3D conformal approach require precise knowledge of the radioanatomy for this type of tumor to determine the different volumes of interest. Purpose of this study was to specify radioanatomy and conformal radiation modalities for cancers of the sinuses, and is illustrated by a case report.

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Humans
  • Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / surgery
  • Paranasal Sinuses / anatomy & histology*
  • Paranasal Sinuses / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Radiotherapy, Conformal / methods

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents