MONTE CARLO SIMULATION OF OUT-OF-FIELD ORGAN DOSES AND CANCER RISK IN TANZANIA FOR RADIATION THERAPY OF UNILATERAL RETINOBLASTOMA USING A 60Co UNIT
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DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncx269
Abstract: The use of 60Co teletherapy unit for the treatment of unilateral retinoblastoma (Rb) patients is a very common procedure in many developing countries including Tanzania. The aim of this study was to estimate organ-specific absorbed… read more here.
Keywords: radiation therapy; unit; field; unilateral retinoblastoma ... See more keywords
Unilateral retinoblastoma with contralateral isolated choroidal Melanocytosis: case report of an unexpected presentation
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DOI: 10.1186/s12886-018-0916-x
Abstract: BackgroundCongenital ocular melanocytosis has been shown to be extremely uncommon in studies of numerous infants and children with retinoblastoma and disorders such as retinopathy of prematurity.Case presentationA 33-month-old Caucasian boy presented with a solid white… read more here.
Keywords: retinoblastoma contralateral; isolated choroidal; contralateral isolated; retinoblastoma ... See more keywords
Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy as Primary Treatment for Advanced Unilateral Retinoblastoma in China
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.855661
Abstract: Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and complications of intra-arterial chemotherapy (IAC) as a primary treatment for advanced unilateral retinoblastoma in Chinese patients. Methods This study was a retrospective review of patients with… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; arterial chemotherapy; intra arterial; advanced unilateral ... See more keywords