Early onset radiation induced sarcoma of scalp: A case report
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F. Amouzegar Hashemi , A. Maddah Safaei , E. Esmati |
Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran , afsan1980@ymail.com |
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Abstract: (6273 Views) |
Radiation induced sarcoma is a rare but recognized complication of radiotherapy and is associated with poor prognosis, frequently occurs 5 years after completion of treatment. We report radiation-induced sarcoma in a 42 years old male, involving the left parietooccipital scalp region following treatment of brain tumor with craniotomy and post-operative radiation with 60Co machine. Diagnosis of radiation induced sarcoma was confirmed by history, latency period and biopsy. This Radiation induced malignancy was diagnosed only 2 years after completion of Radiotherapy for primary lesion. |
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Keywords: Radiation induced sarcoma, brain tumor, glioblastoma multiform |
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Type of Study: Case Report |
Subject:
Radiation Biology
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