Literature review of clinical results of total skin electron irradiation (TSEBT) of mycosis fungoides in adults |
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Authors: | Fabio Ynoe de Moraes Heloisa de Andrade Carvalho Samir Abdallah Hanna Jo?o Luis Fernandes da Silva Gustavo Nader Marta |
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Institution: | aDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Sírio-Libânes, São Paulo, SP, Brazil;bRadiotherapy – Department of Radiology and Oncology, Radiology Institute – InRad, Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil;cDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo – ICESP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil |
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Abstract: | BackgroundMycosis fungoides (MF) is an extranodal, indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma of T cell origin. Even with the establishment of MF staging, the initial treatment strategy often remains unclear.AimThe aim of this study was to review the clinical results of total skin electron beam therapy (TSEBT) for MF in adults published in English language scientific journals searched in Pubmed/Medline database until December 2012.ResultsMF is very sensitive to radiation therapy (RT) delivered either by photons or by electrons. In limited patches and/or plaques local electron beam irradiation results in good outcomes besides the fact of not being superior to other modalities. For extensive patches and/or plaques data suggest that TSEBT shows superior response rates. The cutaneous disease presentation is favorably managed with radiotherapy due to its ability to treat the full thickness of deeply infiltrated skin. For generalized erythroderma presentation, TSEBT seems to be an appropriate initial therapy. For advanced disease, palliation, or recurrence after the first radiotherapy treatment course, TSEBT may still be beneficial, with acceptable toxicity. Recommended dose is 30–36 Gy delivered in 6–10 weeks.ConclusionTSEBT can be used to treat any stage of MF. It also presents good tumor response with symptoms of relief and a palliative effect on MF, either after previous irradiation or failure of other treatment strategies. |
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Keywords: | Mycosis fungoides Radiotherapy Total skin irradiation Electron beam therapy |
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