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12.08.2020 | Topic Review
Radiation therapy strategies for skull-base malignancies
verfasst von:
J. D. Palmer, M. E. Gamez, K. Ranta, H. Ruiz-Garcia, J. L. Peterson, D. M. Blakaj, D. Prevedello, R. Carrau, A. Mahajan, K. L. Chaichana, D. M. Trifiletti
Erschienen in:
Journal of Neuro-Oncology
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Ausgabe 3/2020
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Abstract
Introduction
The management of skull base malignancies continues to evolve with improvements in surgical technique, advances in radiation delivery and novel systemic agents.
Methods
In this review, we aim to discuss in detail the management of common skull base pathologies which typically require multimodality therapy, focusing on the radiotherapeutic aspects of care.
Results
Technological advances in the administration of radiation therapy have led to a wide variety of different treatment strategies for the treatment of skull base malignances, with outcomes summarized herein.
Conclusion
Radiation treatment plays a key and critical role in the management of patients with skull base tumors. Recent advancements continue to improve the risk/benefit ratio for radiotherapy in this setting.