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Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy
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4/2014
vol. 6
 
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Case report
Perineal recurrence of prostate cancer six years after trans-perineal brachytherapy

Wietse Eppinga
,
Peter Vijverberg
,
Rien Moerland
,
Eric Brand
,
Jochem van der Voort van Zyp
,
Juus Noteboom
,
Marco van Vulpen

J Contemp Brachytherapy 2014; 6, 4: 386–388
Online publish date: 2014/11/06
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We report a case of perineal recurrence of prostate cancer 6 years after low- dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy for localized prostate cancer. The most common approach to treat such perineal masses, including those occurring after prior biopsy or surgery, is local excision. We report the use of stereotactic radiotherapy with volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) as a novel non-invasive, potentially curative, and patient-friendly alternative to local excision.
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brachytherapy, perineal seeding, prostate cancer, radiotherapy, seeds

 
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