Diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors of the eye and orbit in children
Belkina, B.M.; Durnov, L.A.
Voprosy Onkologii 32(6): 55-61
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0507-3758 PMID: 3727482 Document Number: 270476
The paper deals with an evaluation of potentialities of diagnostic procedures (computer tomography and thermography) and complex treatment of retinoblastoma and sarcomas of the orbit. Electron- and 60CO teletherapy as components of complex treatment appeared to be superior to X-rays cutting down incidence of radiation injury and producing better results, including stage III. Also, these procedures allowed to avoid enucleation in stage I retinoblastoma and bilateral tumors. Optimal schemes of chemotherapy for retinoblastoma and sarcomas of the orbit at different stages were developed. Prophylactic chemotherapy is required within the first 18-24 months.