Radiation response of Rosai-Dorfman disease presenting with involvement of the orbits

Am J Clin Oncol. 1999 Oct;22(5):526-8. doi: 10.1097/00000421-199910000-00021.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to review an interesting case of recurrent orbital sinus histiocytosis. The patient initially failed surgery, chemotherapy, and steroid therapy, only to have a durable response to low-dose radiation therapy of the orbits, lasting 6 and 11 years, respectively. Because there are few documented responses to radiotherapy, we present a case report in conjunction with the clinical, radiographic, and histopathologic information as well as a literature review of similar cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chronic Disease
  • Exophthalmos / etiology*
  • Exophthalmos / radiotherapy
  • Histiocytosis, Sinus / complications
  • Histiocytosis, Sinus / pathology
  • Histiocytosis, Sinus / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Treatment Outcome