Electron beam radiation for conjunctival XXXX .

@entity1 @entity455 @entity267 @entity5 @entity4 @entity957 @entity393 @entity204
PURPOSE: To describe the authors' technique and preliminary results using electron beam radiation as rescue therapy for recalcitrant @entity957 of the conjunctiva and @entity267 . METHODS: A retrospective review comprised of an interventional case series of @entity1 with pathologically confirmed diagnosis of @entity957 of the conjunctiva and @entity267 , who had failed multiple standard treatments and underwent electron beam radiation therapy. Outcomes, @entity455 , and adverse effects were documented. Mortality and local control rates were calculated by the Kaplan-Meier survival probability method. RESULTS: Eight @entity1 met the inclusion criteria; of these, 6 (75%) were @entity1 and 2 (25%) were @entity1 , with ages ranging from 38 to 65 years (mean 50 years). One @entity5 (12.5%) was classified as T2N0M0, 6 (75%) were classified as T3N0M0, and one (12.5%) was classified as T4N0M0. Follow up from electron beam radiation therapy ranged from 3 to 72 months (mean 30.25 months). The most common side effect was erythema and @entity4 of the eyelids with @entity393 , seen in all @entity1 . @entity5 local control and regression after electron beam radiation therapy were noted in 6 @entity1 (75%); recurrence was noted in 2. There was neither metastatic spread nor @entity5 -related @entity204 . CONCLUSIONS: The authors report a small case series where @entity5 control was achieved with electron beam radiation therapy for recalcitrant @entity957 of the conjunctiva and @entity267 . This approach may be considered for @entity1 who fail conventional therapy.
