Long-Term Outcomes in Uveal Melanoma After Ruthenium-106 Brachytherapy(339 views) Cennamo G, Montorio D, D’ Andrea L, Farella A, Matano E, Giuliano M, Liuzzi R, Breve MA, De Placido S, Cennamo G
Front Oncol (ISSN: 2234-943xelectronic), 2022 Jan 03; 11: N/D-N/D.
Eye Clinic, Public Health Department, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
Radiotherapy Unit, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
Institute of Biostructure and Bioimaging, National Research Council (CNR), Naples, Italy
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Long-Term Outcomes in Uveal Melanoma After Ruthenium-106 Brachytherapy
Uveal melanoma is the most common primary intraocular malignancy. The aim of this retrospective study was to report the results after ruthenium-106 (Ru-106) plaque brachytherapy for uveal melanoma in terms of tumor control, visual acuity, radiation-related complications, tumor recurrence, metastases, and patients’ survival rate during 4 years’ follow-up. A total of 355 eyes from 355 patients have been treated with Ru-106 plaque brachytherapy for uveal melanoma between February 2011 and March 2020. Five patients were lost to follow-up, and then 350 eyes of 350 patients (mean age 58 ± 11 years) were enrolled in this retrospective study. All patients underwent a complete ophthalmic examination including echography and spectral domain–optical coherence tomography. The mean follow-up was 4 years (3 months to 9 years). After treatment, the mean tumor thickness was reduced to 1.75 ± 0.21 mm. Radiation complications were found in 63% of patients: 38% showed radiation maculopathy, 11% had optic neuropathy, and 14% developed cataracts. Cancer-free survival was 99%, 97%, and 85%, respectively, at 5, 7, and 9 years. Ru-106 plaque brachytherapy represents a reliable treatment of uveal melanoma. This technique is valid and safe with a low rate of ocular complications during a long-term follow-up.
Long-Term Outcomes in Uveal Melanoma After Ruthenium-106 Brachytherapy
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Long-Term Outcomes in Uveal Melanoma After Ruthenium-106 Brachytherapy