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  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Debrecen, Medical and Health Science Center, Debrecen, Hungary. suranyieva@hotmail.com

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Plaque radiation therapy for anterior segment tumors slightly reduces endothelial cell density (ECD) but does not impact corneal health. This reduction may affect future cataract surgery outcomes.

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  • Ophthalmology
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Corneal Science

Background:

  • Anterior segment tumors pose treatment challenges.
  • Plaque radiotherapy is a localized treatment option.
  • Endothelial cell density is crucial for corneal health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of beta-radioactive isotope plaque radiation therapy on endothelial cell density (ECD) and morphology.
  • To evaluate changes in the cornea after plaque radiation for anterior segment tumors.

Main Methods:

  • Specular microscopy was used to measure ECD and morphometry in 15 patients before and 6 months after plaque radiotherapy for ciliary body tumors.
  • Central and peripheral ECD values were compared post-irradiation.
  • Corneal pachymetry was also assessed.

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Main Results:

  • A statistically significant decrease in mean endothelial cell density (ECD) was observed after plaque radiation therapy (p = 0.007).
  • Post-irradiation peripheral ECD values showed no significant difference compared to central ECD.
  • No significant changes in corneal thickness or transparency were noted.

Conclusions:

  • Plaque radiotherapy for anterior segment tumors leads to a significant, though not severe, decrease in endothelial cell density.
  • The observed ECD reduction does not compromise corneal thickness or transparency.
  • Potential implications for subsequent cataract surgery due to further endothelial cell loss should be considered.