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The role of radiation therapy in the management of adrenal carcinoma and adrenal metastases
Author(s) -
Milgrom Sarah A.,
Goodman Karyn A.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.23096
Subject(s) - medicine , adrenocortical carcinoma , adrenal gland , radiation therapy , carcinoma , stomach , kidney , oncology , pathology , surgery
The use of radiation therapy (RT) to treat adrenal tumors has historically been limited by the risk of normal tissue toxicity, given the proximity of the adrenals to radiosensitive structures, such as the kidney, stomach, intestine, and spinal cord. However, contemporary techniques have made RT safe and effective for use in the management of adrenal carcinoma and adrenal metastases. Data on recent advances in the use of RT to treat adrenocortical carcinoma and adrenal metastases are reviewed, in both surgical and non‐surgical settings. J. Surg. Oncol. 2012; 106:647–650. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.