[A case of radiation myelitis following radiotherapy in lung cancer]

Rinsho Hoshasen. 1989 Jan;34(1):181-4.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A case of radiation myelitis developed 1 year and 5 months after radiotherapy for lung cancer is reported. A 75-years old male was given a dose of 70 Gy to the tumor with a fraction dose of 2 Gy, 5 times per week. He developed the weakness and disturbance of sense in bilateral lower extremities, which gradually worsened in spite of a variety of treatment. Some discussions on tolerance dose, fraction dose and fraction number are made as well as technique of irradiation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Male
  • Myelitis / etiology*
  • Radiation Injuries / etiology*
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects*
  • Radiotherapy Dosage