Published December 2001 | Version v1
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 (c) 2001 Springer-Verlag New York, Inc.