Intraoral angiosarcoma: Treatment with a brachytherapy prosthesis

Abstract Angiosarcomas are rare, malignant neoplasms of vascular origin that account for less than 1% of all soft tissue tumors. Angiosarcomas of the oral cavity are especially rare, and brachytherapy may be prescribed as a localized treatment to manage these malignancies. Intraoral brachytherapy re...

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Published inThe Journal of prosthetic dentistry Vol. 113; no. 3; pp. 242 - 245
Main Authors Rosen, Evan B., DMD, MPH, Ko, Eugene, DDS, Wolden, Suzanne, MD, Huryn, Joseph M., DDS, Estilo, Cherry L., DMD
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.03.2015
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Biocompatible Materials - chemistry
Brachytherapy - instrumentation
Catheterization - instrumentation
Dentistry
Follow-Up Studies
Hemangiosarcoma - radiotherapy
Hemangiosarcoma - secondary
Humans
Male
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - radiotherapy
Palatal Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Patient Care Planning
Polymethyl Methacrylate - chemistry
Prostheses and Implants
Prosthesis Design
Radiation Protection - instrumentation
Radiotherapy Dosage
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Summary:Abstract Angiosarcomas are rare, malignant neoplasms of vascular origin that account for less than 1% of all soft tissue tumors. Angiosarcomas of the oral cavity are especially rare, and brachytherapy may be prescribed as a localized treatment to manage these malignancies. Intraoral brachytherapy requires collaboration between the radiation oncologist and a dental professional for the fabrication of the brachytherapy delivery prosthesis. This clinical report describes an intraoral angiosarcoma and the fabrication of an intraoral brachytherapy prosthesis to manage this malignancy.
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ISSN:0022-3913
1097-6841
DOI:10.1016/j.prosdent.2014.08.016