Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT) Treatment of Angiosarcoma of the Face and Scalp

To successfully plan and treat a patient with diffuse angiosarcoma involving the face and scalp with intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) before surgical resection.

A patient presented to the radiation oncology department for preoperative treatment of an angiosarcoma diffusely involving the face and scalp. A 4-field IMPT technique was used to create a homogeneous dose distribution to the entire target volume while sparing underlying critical structures from toxicity and low-dose spread. A custom Monte Carlo optimizer was necessary to achieve treatment goals. Biological dose was evaluated with a linear energy transfer-based biological enhancement model. Robustness criteria were evaluated per department standard. The patient was successfully planned and treated according to clinical goals.

The patient successfully completed the course of IMPT and was able to undergo surgical resection. Pathology indicated no presence of angiosarcoma.

IMPT using a custom Monte Carlo optimizer is a suitable radiation therapy treatment option for patients with diffuse angiosarcoma of the scalp and face.