RADIOTHERAPY FOR PIGMENTED VILLONODULAR SYNOVITIS: A CASE REPORT

Authors

  • Navin Nayan Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati
  • Vikas K Jagat Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati

Keywords:

Radiotherapy, PVNS (Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis), Surgery

Abstract

This is a case report of a 13 year old boy who has been operated for Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS) and treated with adjuvant post-operative radiotherapy for incomplete surgical resection. This report mainly highlights the role of radiotherapy in managing this rare benign condition with emphasis on improving local control rates with functional joint preservation and avoiding repeated surgeries.

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Published

2016-06-30

How to Cite

Nayan, N. ., & Jagat, V. K. . (2016). RADIOTHERAPY FOR PIGMENTED VILLONODULAR SYNOVITIS: A CASE REPORT. National Journal of Medical Research, 6(02), 222–223. Retrieved from https://njmr.in/index.php/file/article/view/278

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 02 (2016)

Section

Case Report

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