Boron neutron capture therapy for papillary cystadenocarcinoma in the upper lip: a case report.

Abstract

Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) is a tumor-selective radiation therapy using alpha and (7)Li particles, which are produced by the reaction of neutron with boron ((10)B), and taken up by the tumor. The authors report their first experience of BNCT on a patient with no history of surgery, chemotherapy or conventional radiotherapy for papillary cystadenocarcinoma in the upper lip.

• Authors: Y Kimura, Y Ariyoshi, S Miyatake, M Shimahara, S Kawabata, K Ono
• Journal: International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery (Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg) Vol. 38 Issue 3 Pg. 293-5 (Mar 2009) ISSN: 1399-0020 [Electronic] Denmark
• PMID: 19179044 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Topics

• Aged
• Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (methods)
• Cystadenocarcinoma, Papillary (pathology, radiotherapy)
• Female
• Humans
• Lip Neoplasms (pathology, radiotherapy)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Radiation Dosage
• Treatment Outcome