Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To present a single case report on successful radiotherapy treatment of lacrimal gland infiltration in patient with Sjögren΄s syndrome. BACKGROUND:
Radiotherapy is occasionally used for the treatment of benign disorders. There is no report on use of radiotherapy for local treatment of the Sjögren΄s syndrome in the literature. METHODS: Female patient with lacrimal gland involvement as a part of Sjögren΄s syndrome with diplopia and visus deterioration was treated by radiotherapy with eye shielding. RESULTS: Regression of the infiltration with full restoration of visus and minimal acute radiation reaction was achieved. CONCLUSION: A case report of successful use of local radiotherapy in the treatment of lacrimal gland affected by Sjögren΄s syndrome is presented (Fig. 3, Ref. 6). Full Text in PDF www.elis.sk.
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Authors | J Petera, I Sirak, H Langrova, V Maisnar, R Slezak, S Brokesova |
Journal | Bratislavske lekarske listy
(Bratisl Lek Listy)
Vol. 113
Issue 4
Pg. 249-50
( 2012)
ISSN: 0006-9248 [Print] Slovakia |
PMID | 22502760
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Female
- Humans
- Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases
(radiotherapy)
- Sjogren's Syndrome
(radiotherapy)
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