Published December 2001
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Journal article
MR-Guided Laser-Induced Thermotherapy of the Infratemporal Fossa and Orbit in Malignant Chondrosarcoma via a Modified Technique
- 1. Department of Radiology, University HospitalFrankfurt, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Theodor-Stern-Kai7, D-60590 Frankfurt/Main (Germany)
Description
A 76-year-old patient presented with a recurrent mass of a malignant chondrosarcoma in the right infratemporal fossa and in the left maxillary sinus with orbital invasion. The patient was treated with a palliative intention with MR-guided laser-induced thermotherapy using a modified applicator technique. Following treatment clinical symptoms improved and MRI revealed complete laser-induced tumor necrosis
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Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
- Journal Volume
- 24
- Journal Issue
- 6
- Journal Page Range
- p. 432-435
- ISSN
- 0174-1551
- CODEN
- CAIRDG
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United States
- Country of Input or Organization
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- INIS RN
- 39095221
- Subject category
- S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
- Descriptors DEI
- LASERS; NECROSIS; NMR IMAGING; PATIENTS; SARCOMAS; SINUSES; SKELETAL DISEASES; SYMPTOMS
- Descriptors DEC
- CAVITIES; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; NEOPLASMS; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
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- Copyright
- Copyright (c) 2001 Springer-Verlag New York, Inc.