Strontium-90 for conjunctival AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma: the first case report

Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol). 1990 Mar;2(2):118-9. doi: 10.1016/s0936-6555(05)80800-3.

Abstract

AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma is often treated by local therapy for physically or cosmetically disabling symptoms. We present the first case of a bulbar conjunctival Kaposi's sarcoma lesion to be treated with a strontium-90 ophthalmic applicator. The treatment is simple, effective and well tolerated and we recommend that it should be considered for the management of superficial Kaposi's sarcoma lesions of the conjunctiva.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications
  • Administration, Topical
  • Adult
  • Conjunctival Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / etiology
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / radiotherapy*
  • Strontium Radioisotopes / administration & dosage
  • Strontium Radioisotopes / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Strontium Radioisotopes