Hypofractionated Radiotherapy as a Standalone Treatment Modality for Locally Advanced Type B2 Thymoma in an Octogenarian Patient: 45 Gy in 15 Fractions.

大分割放射治疗作为八位龄患者局部晚期 B2 型胸腺瘤的独立治疗方式 ： 15 个分数中的 45 Gy 。

• 发表时间: 2024 Jan
• 来源期刊: Cureus
• DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51528
• PMID: 38304685
• 文章类型: Case Reports
• 作者列表: Katano A,Kasuga Y,Ohira S,Minamitani M,Yamashita H

关键词: definitive treatment; hypofractionation; octogenarian; radiotherapy; thymoma

Abstract

Thymic epithelial tumors (TETs), particularly type B2 thymomas, are rare neoplasms primarily found in the anterior mediastinum. The current therapeutic approach includes surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, but there is limited research on radiotherapy as a standalone treatment. This case report aims to elucidate the clinical outcomes of hypofractionated radiotherapy as a standalone treatment for locally advanced type B2 thymoma, offering insights into its potential efficacy and role in clinical practice.

摘要

胸腺上皮肿瘤（TET），特别是B2型胸腺瘤，是罕见的肿瘤，主要见于前纵隔。目前的治疗方法包括手术，化疗,和放射治疗，但是关于放疗作为独立治疗的研究有限。本病例报告旨在阐明大分割放疗作为局部晚期B2型胸腺瘤的独立治疗的临床结果。提供对其潜在疗效和在临床实践中的作用的见解。