Radiotherapy of testicular infiltration in childhood leukemia
Zhang, S.
Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi 11(3): 219-221
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0253-3766 PMID: 2612336 Document Number: 342167
330 boys with acute leukemia treated from 1978 to 1987 are reported. Of these patients, 24 (7.3%) developed testicular leukemia and 23 were treated by local irradiation with doses of 20.apprx.50 Gy on both sides of the testis. Swollen testis returned to normal size at the end of therapy in 10 patients whereas 13 still had enlarged testis. 18 patients were followed for 3.apprx.75 months with a mean survival time of 16.8 months. The incidence, treatment, dose of radiation and results of therapy of testicular leukemia in children are discussed and biopsy of testis is suggested.