Juvenile xanthogranuloma of the iris managed with superficial radiotherapy

A case of juvenile xanthogranuloma involving the iris successfully managed with superficial radiotherapy is presented. A review of the literature suggests that this benign condition, if progressive or extensive, is optimally treated with radiotherapy as an alternative to major surgical procedures, i...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical radiology 1986-05, Vol.37 (3), p.295-296
1. Verfasser:	MacLeod, P M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Infant Iris Diseases - radiotherapy Uveal Neoplasms - radiotherapy Xanthogranuloma, Juvenile - radiotherapy
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Zusammenfassung:	A case of juvenile xanthogranuloma involving the iris successfully managed with superficial radiotherapy is presented. A review of the literature suggests that this benign condition, if progressive or extensive, is optimally treated with radiotherapy as an alternative to major surgical procedures, including enucleation.
ISSN:	0009-9260
DOI:	10.1016/S0009-9260(86)80355-5