Intraoperative radiotherapy in childhood malignant astrocytoma

A 12-year-old black male patient with glioblastoma multiforme was treated with intraoperative radiotherapy followed by conventional external beam radiation and chemotherapy. The authors' clinical experience with these therapeutic measures is discussed.

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Published inJournal of the National Medical Association Vol. 76; no. 4; pp. 409 - 411
Main Authors Rana, S R, Haddy, T B, Ashayeri, E, Goldson, A L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1984
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Carmustine - therapeutic use
Case Reports
Child
Combined Modality Therapy
Glioblastoma - radiotherapy
Humans
Intraoperative Care
Male
Procarbazine - therapeutic use
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Summary:A 12-year-old black male patient with glioblastoma multiforme was treated with intraoperative radiotherapy followed by conventional external beam radiation and chemotherapy. The authors' clinical experience with these therapeutic measures is discussed.
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ISSN:0027-9684