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Bratislava Medical Journal Vol.113, No.4, p.249-250, 2012 |
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Title: Successful radiotherapy treatment of lacrimal gland infiltration in patient with Sjögren΄s syndrome | ||
Author: J. Petera, I. Sirak, H. Langrova, V. Maisnar, R. Slezak, S. Brokesova | ||
Abstract: Objective: To present a single case report on successful radiotherapy treatment of lacrimal gland infiltration in patient with Sjögren΄s syndrome. Background: Radiotherapy is occassionally used for the treatment of benign disorders. There is no report on use of radiotherapy for local treatment of the Sjögren΄s syndrome in the literature. Methods: Female patient with lacrimal gland involvement as a part of Sjögren΄s syndrome with diplopia and visus deterioration was treated by radiotherapy with eye shielding. Results: Regression of the infiltration with full restoration of visus and minimal acute radiation reaction was achieved. Conclusion: A case report of successful use of local radiotherapy in the treatment of lacrimal gland affected by Sjögren΄s syndrome is presented (Fig. 3, Ref. 6). Full Text in PDF www.elis.sk. |
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Keywords: radiotherapy; lacrimal gland; Sjögren΄s syndrome. | ||
Year: 2012, Volume: 113, Issue: 4 | Page From: 249, Page To: 250 | |
doi:10.4149/BLL_2012_058 |
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