Results of fast neutron therapy of adenoidcystic carcinomas of the head and neck at the neutron facility Hamburg-Eppendorf

Strahlenther Onkol. 1990 Jan;166(1):107-10.

Abstract

Between July 1977 and March 1988, 31 patients with an adenoidcystic carcinoma were treated with fast neutrons of a 14 MeV-DT-generator at our department. Primary locations were: parotid gland eight cases, paranasal sinus five cases, submandibular gland five cases, trachea four cases and other locations nine cases. The median follow-up of our patients was 16 months. Most of the patients had advanced tumors. The calculated local control rate is 65% at two years.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / radiotherapy*
  • Fast Neutrons / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neutrons / therapeutic use*
  • Radiation Injuries / etiology
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy, High-Energy / adverse effects
  • Time Factors