Radiation therapy for the treatment of benign vascular, skeletal and soft tissue diseases

The concept of radiation therapy for the treatment of benign diseases refers to the use of moderate to high-energy ionising radiation as part of the treatment of non-malignant, but not necessarily harmless, diseases. The usefulness of radiation therapy, based on the anti-inflammatory properties of i...

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Published in:Clinical & translational oncology 2008-06, Vol.10 (6), p.334-346
Main Authors: Montero Luis, Ángel, Hernanz de Lucas, Raúl, Hervás Morón, Asunción, Fernández Lizarbe, Eva, Sancho García, Sonsoles, Vallejo Ocaña, Carmen, Polo Rubio, Alfredo, Ramos Aguerri, Alfredo
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Language:English
Subjects:
Humans
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Musculoskeletal Diseases - radiotherapy
Oncology
Radiotherapy - methods
Reviews
Vascular Diseases - radiotherapy
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Summary:The concept of radiation therapy for the treatment of benign diseases refers to the use of moderate to high-energy ionising radiation as part of the treatment of non-malignant, but not necessarily harmless, diseases. The usefulness of radiation therapy, based on the anti-inflammatory properties of ionising radiation, has long been known. Apart from the treatment of intracranial benign tumours, such as meningiomas and neurinomas, the prevention of cardiovascular restenosis or treatment of skeletal degenerative diseases are, without doubt, the main fields of action for radiation therapy in benign conditions. Nonetheless, many other non-cancer entities may benefit from ionising radiation therapy treatment. The purpose of this review is to highlight and update indications for treatment with radiation therapy in benign conditions, focusing on skeletal degenerative processes, vascular conditions and soft tissue diseases.
ISSN:1699-048X
1699-3055
DOI:10.1007/s12094-008-0209-6