IRRADIATION THERAPY OF VERTEBRAL ANGIONOMAS - RESULTS IN 62 PATIENTS DURING YEARS 1939 TO 1975

  • 1 January 1977
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 153  (8) , 522-525
Abstract
Cases (62) with vertebral hemangiomas and clinical symptoms from 1939-75 were treated by radiotherapy. In about 60%, radiotherapy resulted in permanent significant improvement or freedom of angioma related symptoms. In 7 cases with symptoms of severe compression of the myelon, decompressive laminectomy was performed, followed by radiotherapy. The radiation dose in the vertebrae were: 3000-5000 rad, 100-200 rad single dose, 5 times/wk. Hemangiomas of the vertebrae are an accepted indication for irradiation. Doses recommended are about 4000 rad, 150-200 rad single dose, 5 times/wk. In cases with severe cord compression, decompressive surgery is to be performed first.

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