Radiation sigmoiditis mimicking sigmoid colon cancer after radiation therapy for cervical cancer: the implications of three-dimensional image-based brachytherapy planning
Authors
Lee, Hyebin
Huh, Seung Jae
Oh, Dongryul
Jeong, Bae Kwon
Ju, Sang Gyu
Issue Date
2012-07-02
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Radiation Complication , Radiation Therapy , Sigmoiditis , Uterine Cervical Carcinoma
Alternative Title
Abstract
External-beam radiation therapy with intracavitary high-dose-rate brachytherapy is the standard treatment modality for advanced cervical cancer; however, late gastrointestinal complications are a major concern after radiotherapy. While radiation proctitis is a well-known side effect and radiation oncologists make an effort to reduce it, the sigmoid colon is often neglected as an organ at risk. Herein, we report two cases of radiation sigmoiditis mimicking sigmoid colon cancer after external-beam radiation therapy with intracavitary high-dose-rate brachytherapy for uterine cervical cancer with dosimetric consideration.
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Citation
Lee, H., Huh, S. J., Oh, D., Jeong, B. K., & Ju, S. G. (2012). Radiation sigmoiditis mimicking sigmoid colon cancer after radiation therapy for cervical cancer: the implications of three-dimensional image-based brachytherapy planning. Journal of gynecologic oncology, 23(3), 197–200. https://doi.org/10.3802/jgo.2012.23.3.197
Publisher
Journal of Gynecologic Oncology