(32)P radioisotope therapy for recurrent pilocytic astrocytoma

Brachytherapy. 2005;4(2):171-3. doi: 10.1016/j.brachy.2005.03.001.

Abstract

(32)P is a pure beta-emitter that has a depth of penetration of 2-3 mm and can be useful in the treatment of cystic lesions. Its effectiveness in the treatment of a selected brain tumor is illustrated here.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Astrocytoma / diagnosis
  • Astrocytoma / radiotherapy*
  • Basal Ganglia / pathology*
  • Biopsy
  • Brachytherapy / methods*
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Brain Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Child
  • Colloids
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Instillation, Drug
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnosis
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / radiotherapy*
  • Phosphorus Radioisotopes / administration & dosage
  • Phosphorus Radioisotopes / therapeutic use*
  • Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted

Substances

  • Colloids
  • Phosphorus Radioisotopes