Orbital rhabdomyosarcoma: improved survival with combined pulsed chemotherapy and irradiation.

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  • S Y Ghafoor
  • J Dudgeon
چکیده

Three cases of embryonal orbital rhabdomyosarcoma are presented in which two cases had intracranial extension. All three are alive and well on follow-up several years after completing a 12-month course of combined pulsed chemotherapy and irradiation. The improved prognosis even in parameningeal involvement is emphasised.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The British journal of ophthalmology

دوره 69 8  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1985