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Carbon ion radiotherapy for basal cell adenocarcinoma of the head and neck: preliminary report of six cases and review of the literature

Authors: Keiichi Jingu, Azusa Hasegawa, Jun-Etsu Mizo, Hiroki Bessho, Takamichi Morikawa, Hiroshi Tsuji, Hirohiko Tsujii, Tadashi Kamada

Published in: Radiation Oncology | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

Background

Basal cell adenocarcinoma accounts for approximately 1.6% of all salivary gland neoplasms. In this report, we describe our experiences of treatment for BCAC with carbon ion radiotherapy in our institution.

Methods

Case records of 6 patients with diagnosis of basal cell adenocarcinoma of the head and neck, who were treated by carbon ion radiotherapy with 64.0 GyE/16 fractions in our institution, were retrospectively reviewed.

Results

In a mean follow-up period of 32.1 months (14.0-51.3 months), overall survival and local control rates of 100% were achieved. Only one grade 4 (CTCAE v3.0) late complication occurred. There was no other grade 3 or higher toxicity.

Conclusions

Carbon ion radiotherapy should be considered as an appropriate curative approach for treatment of basal cell adenocarcinoma in certain cases, particularly in cases of unresectable disease and postoperative gross residual or recurrent disease.

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Title: Carbon ion radiotherapy for basal cell adenocarcinoma of the head and neck: preliminary report of six cases and review of the literature
Authors: Keiichi Jingu
Azusa Hasegawa
Jun-Etsu Mizo
Hiroki Bessho
Takamichi Morikawa
Hiroshi Tsuji
Hirohiko Tsujii
Tadashi Kamada
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Radiation Oncology / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1748-717X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1748-717X-5-89

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Carbon ion radiotherapy for basal cell adenocarcinoma of the head and neck: preliminary report of six cases and review of the literature

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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