Palladium interstitial implant in combination with external beam radiotherapy and chemotherapy for the definitive treatment of a female urethral carcinoma.

Abstract

Primary urethral cancer is a rare diagnosis, especially in females. This report presents the utilization of a palladium interstitial implant and a review of the retrospective data published on the management of female urethral cancer. Excellent local control and survival has been obtained with the use of a palladium interstitial implant in combination with external beam radiotherapy and concurrent chemotherapy. This modality represents a novel and effective way to treat primary urethral cancer in females.

• Authors: Hilary P Bagshaw, Ned L Williams, Y Jessica Huang, Jonathan D Tward, David K Gaffney
• Journal: Gynecologic oncology reports (Gynecol Oncol Rep) Vol. 13 Pg. 40-3 (Aug 2015) ISSN: 2352-5789 [Print] Netherlands
• PMID: 26425719 (Publication Type: Case Reports)