Journal of Cell Science & Therapy
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Gregory SK Lau

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• Case Report
  Role of Surgery in the Treatment of Radiation-Induced Sarcomas of the Head and Neck
  Author(s): Gregory SK Lau, Jimmy YW Chan and William I WeiGregory SK Lau, Jimmy YW Chan and William I Wei
  
  Introduction: Radiation-induced sarcoma (RIS) is a well-known complication of radiotherapy. It is an aggressive tumour and the prognosis is often poor, despite radical treatment. We aim to investigate the role of surgery in the treatment of patients with RIS of the head and neck region. Method: We conducted a retrospective review of records of patients whom were treated for radiation-induced sarcoma at Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, between the period 1999 to 2010. Data collected included patient age, gender, latency period for the development of RIS, site of RIS, symptoms, treatment given, pathology and survival. Results: Nineteen patients were included, (M=11, F=8). Eighteen received radiotherapy for treatment of primary nasopharyngeal carcinoma. One received radiotherapy for carcinoma of the parotid. The medial latency period for the development of sarcoma wa.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7013.S2-002

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