Irradiation of regionally carcinoma of the penis

Authors

  • Borut Kragelj

Abstract

Background. Penile cancer patients with inoperable groin metastases as well as patients with residual or recurrent groin tumours after inguinal lymphadenectomy are frequently considered for radiation treatment.

Methods. A retrospective study of 12 patients with regionally advanced penile carcinoma treated with radiotherapy in the period 1995-2003 was done. Acute and chronic treatment-related complications were observed.

Results. All patients (8/8) with the tumours palpable at the beginning of radiotherapy and two patients (2/4) with microscopic post-lymphadenectomy tumour residue died from the disease. The death occurred 4–24 months after starting radiotherapy. Median survival was 8 months. Locoregional control could only be achieved in patients irradiated for microscopic post-lymphadenectomy tumour residue (4/4).

Conclusions. A timely and accurate diagnosis of regional disease spread and immediate lymphadenectomy are of vital importance. Radiotherapy should be applied soon after surgery as postoperative treatment of regional metastases

Author Biography

Borut Kragelj

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Published

2009-06-01

How to Cite

Kragelj, B. (2009). Irradiation of regionally carcinoma of the penis. Radiology and Oncology, 43(1). Retrieved from https://www.radioloncol.com/index.php/ro/article/view/1182

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Clinical oncology