Ameloblastoma of the jaw : treatment with radiation therapy and a case report
Ameloblastoma of the jaw is an aggressive benign tumor of epithelial origin that has generally been treated surgically even for metastases. This article is a review of the literature and a report of a previously unpublished case. Despite earlier reports, it is suggested that the available data clear...
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Veröffentlicht in: | American journal of clinical oncology 1991-06, Vol.14 (3), p.225-230 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Ameloblastoma of the jaw is an aggressive benign tumor of epithelial origin that has generally been treated surgically even for metastases. This article is a review of the literature and a report of a previously unpublished case. Despite earlier reports, it is suggested that the available data clearly indicate that it is a radiosensitive tumor. In this report, specific recommendations for radiation therapy are outlined, and guidelines for treatment planning, radiation dosage, and fractionation expected outcome and follow-up are given. |
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ISSN: | 0277-3732 1537-453X |
DOI: | 10.1097/00000421-199106000-00009 |