[Radiotherapy of carcinoma of the salivary glands]

Cancer Radiother. 2016 Sep:20 Suppl:S136-8. doi: 10.1016/j.canrad.2016.07.005. Epub 2016 Aug 9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Indication, doses, and technique of radiotherapy for salivary glands carcinoma are presented, and the contribution of neutrons and carbon ions. The recommendations for delineation of the target volumes and organs at risk are detailed.

Keywords: Cancer; Glandes salivaires; IMRT; RCMI; Radiotherapy; Radiothérapie; Salivary glands.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma, Pleomorphic / radiotherapy
  • Carcinoma / radiotherapy*
  • Carcinoma / surgery
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Dose Fractionation, Radiation
  • Humans
  • Lymphatic Irradiation
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / radiotherapy
  • Organs at Risk
  • Radiation Injuries / prevention & control
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted
  • Radiotherapy, Conformal / adverse effects
  • Radiotherapy, Conformal / methods*
  • Radiotherapy, Conformal / standards
  • Radiotherapy, Image-Guided / methods
  • Salivary Gland Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Salivary Gland Neoplasms / surgery