Stereotactic fractionated radiotherapy for recurrent capillary hemangioma of the cavernous sinus.

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:

Capillary hemangioma of the cavernous sinus is a rare benign skull base tumor that can successfully be treated with radiotherapy. Due to its location, both the tumor itself and the treatment might cause significant functional deficits. Therefore, the different treatment options should be discussed with the patients.

CASE REPORT:

A case of successful stereotactic fractionated radiotherapy (SFRT) performed after multiple recurrences is described. A 62-year-old male patient with a hemangioma of the right cavernous sinus, orbita and suprasellar region who had previously undergone three surgical procedures received postoperative SFRT for the residual tumor (target volume 85 cm3, Figure 1). SFRT was administered 5 months after surgery with single daily fractions of 2 Gy to a total dose of 40 Gy.

RESULTS:

No acute or late toxicity of SFRT was observed. Symptomatic improvement was evident 6 months after SFRT. Imaging over a 20-month period showed a continuous and pronounced decrease in residual tumor size (Figure 2).

CONCLUSION:

Postoperative SFRT with moderate doses is well tolerated and might induce both symptomatic and radiologic improvement of large capillary hemangioma.

• Authors: Anca L Grosu, Carsten Nieder
• Journal: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie : Organ der Deutschen Rontgengesellschaft ... [et al] (Strahlenther Onkol) Vol. 182 Issue 3 Pg. 179-82 (Mar 2006) ISSN: 0179-7158 [Print] Germany
• PMID: 16520913 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Topics

• Cavernous Sinus (diagnostic imaging)
• Dose Fractionation, Radiation
• Hemangioma, Capillary (diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Radiography
• Treatment Outcome