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Radiation - Induced Sarcoma: A Case Report

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: Study the epidemiology, histology, time to onset, treatment and prognosis of radiation induced sarcomas.Observation: We report a case of sarcomas occurring in irradiated area, in a patient treated by external radiotherapy for left orbit cancerDiscussion: Few series of induced radiation sarcoma of the cervical and facial region have been published these over the last twenty last years. Their prevalence is low; several factors are recognized in their carcinogenesis. Genetic predisposition; chemotherapy and radiotherapy.Conclusion: Radiation therapy can induce cancer after a latency period of several years. The risk is low but increases proportionately a longer period of treatment. These radiation induced sarcomas have generally an unfavorable prognosis and their treatment is primarily with surgery.

Source: Journal of Cancer and Tumor International

DOI: 10.9734/jcti/2017/29776

Authors: K Diabate, H Bakkali, T Kebdani, B El-Gueddari, N Benjaafar

Institutions: Mohammed V University, Institut National d'Oncologie

Language: English

Topic: Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2621995960

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