Computer-aided treatment design of a distal upper extremity soft tissue tumor with electron beam radiotherapy

Med Dosim. 1993 Fall;18(3):143-8. doi: 10.1016/s0958-3947(06)80009-9.

Abstract

We present here a novel approach for the planning and treatment of a distal upper extremity soft tissue tumor. Utilizing computed tomography (CT) based electron dose calculations, a customized compensating wax bolus was designed in order to deliver sufficient dose coverage to the tumor volume while sparing the draining lymphatics of the patient's hand and digits. A clinical case is presented as well as the design and construction of the compensator. Outcome and clinical implications are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Electrons / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hand* / pathology
  • Hand* / radiation effects
  • Hand* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted / instrumentation*
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma / pathology
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma / radiotherapy*
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma / surgery
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / pathology
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / instrumentation*
  • Treatment Outcome