Squamous cell carcinoma of the soft palate – an unconventional radiotherapy treatment report: external (IMRT) and brachythera

Authors

  • Gustavo Nader Marta Hospital Sírio-Libanês
  • Samir Abdallah Hanna Hospital Sírio-Libanês
  • João Luis Fernades da Silva Hospital Sírio-Libanês

Keywords:

squamous cell carcinoma, soft palate, radiotherapy, brachytherapy.

Abstract

ABSTRACT Squamous cell carcinoma of the soft palate (SCCSP) is a low-prevalence neoplasm which represents the minority of tumors that may affect the oropharynx. When diagnosed in its early stage, radiotherapy or surgery are suggested as a therapeutic approach with similar rates of locoregional control and survival. This study aims at reporting the case of a patient sent to the Department of Radiation of the Sírio Libanês Hospital with a diagnosis of SCCSP and treated with curative radiotherapy (teletherapy technique with intensity modulated beam and high dose breach therapy with iridium -192).

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Author Biographies

Gustavo Nader Marta, Hospital Sírio-Libanês

Médico residente em Radioterapia do Centro de Oncologia - Hospital Sírio-Libanês

Samir Abdallah Hanna, Hospital Sírio-Libanês

Médico assistente e preceptor do Depto. de Radioterapia do Centro de Oncologia do Hospital Sírio-Libanês

João Luis Fernades da Silva, Hospital Sírio-Libanês

Médico coordenador do Depto. de Radioterapia do Centro de Oncologia do Hospital Sírio-Libanês

Published

2010-12-22

How to Cite

Marta, G. N., Hanna, S. A., & Silva, J. L. F. da. (2010). Squamous cell carcinoma of the soft palate – an unconventional radiotherapy treatment report: external (IMRT) and brachythera. Revista Da Faculdade De Ciências Médicas De Sorocaba, 12(4), 20–23. Retrieved from https://revistas.pucsp.br/index.php/RFCMS/article/view/2603

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Case Report