Radiation therapy for testicular seminoma: controversies in the management of early-stage disease

Oncology (Williston Park). 1992 Jun;6(6):43-8; discussion 51-2.

Abstract

Subdiaphragmatic irradiation remains the standard treatment for patients with stage I and IIA testicular seminoma. Elective mediastinal irradiation is not indicated. In well-selected patients with stage I disease, aggressive surveillance may be a reasonable alternative to elective irradiation. We believe that bipedal lymphangiography is useful in staging, radiation field design, and follow-up. Other controversies in the radiotherapeutic management include the optimal radiation dose and appropriate target volume.

Publication types

  • Meta-Analysis

MeSH terms

  • Dysgerminoma / mortality
  • Dysgerminoma / pathology
  • Dysgerminoma / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meta-Analysis as Topic
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Testicular Neoplasms / mortality
  • Testicular Neoplasms / pathology
  • Testicular Neoplasms / radiotherapy*