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Angiosarcoma of the forearm definitively treated by hyperfractionated irradiation
N A Janjan1, T Anderson, R Siegel
1Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 53226.
American Journal of Clinical Oncology
|December 1, 1990
Summary
Hyperfractionated irradiation offers a viable treatment for angiosarcoma, achieving excellent local control and function preservation. This approach provides a therapeutic option for patients who cannot undergo amputation or surgery.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiation Oncology
- Vascular Tumors
Background:
- Angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive malignant vascular tumor.
- Treatment options for extensive angiosarcoma, particularly in the extremities, can be limited, often necessitating amputation.