[Irradiation therapy of vertebral angionomas: results in 62 patients during the years 1939 to 1975 (author's transl)].

Abstract

62 cases with vertebral hemangiomas and clinical symptoms from 1939-1975, treated by radiotherapy are reported. In about 60%, radiotherapy resulted in permanent significant improvement or freedom of angioma related symptoms. In 7 cases with symptoms of severe compression of the myelon, decompressive laminectomy was performed, followed by radiotherapy. The radiation dose in the vertebrae were: 3000-5000 rd, 100-200 rd single dose, 5 times per week. Hemangiomas of the vertebrae are an accepted indication for irradiation. We recommend doses about 4000 rd, 150-200 rd single dose, 5 times per week. In cases with severe cord compression decompressive surgery is to be performed first.

• Authors: C Glanzmann, M Rust, W Horst
• Journal: Strahlentherapie (Strahlentherapie) Vol. 153 Issue 8 Pg. 522-5 (Aug 1977) ISSN: 0039-2073 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Radiotherapie bei Angiomen der Wirbelsäule: Ergebnisse bei 62 Patienten aus dem Zeitraum 1939-1975.
• PMID: 898220 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Hemangioma (complications, radiotherapy, surgery)
• Humans
• Laminectomy
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Radiotherapy Dosage
• Spinal Cord Compression (etiology)
• Spinal Neoplasms (complications, radiotherapy, surgery)