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

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...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-01, Vol.16 (1), p.e51528
Main Authors: Katano, Atsuto, Kasuga, Yuki, Ohira, Shingo, Minamitani, Masanari, Yamashita, Hideomi
Format: Article
Language:English
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Chemotherapy
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Medical imaging
Oncology
Patients
Planning
Pulmonary arteries
Radiation therapy
Remission (Medicine)
Surgery
Tomography
Toxicity
Tumors
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.51528