A case of an extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP), which presented with a solitary pelvic tumor, is reported. Complete tumor resection was performed, followed by radiation therapy. Our experience demonstrates a satisfactory short-term oncological outcome.
Primary care physicians may be unprepared to diagnose and treat rare, yet potentially fatal, illnesses such as acute radiation syndrome (ARS). ARS, also known as radiation sickness, is caused by exposure to a high dose of penetrating, ionizing radiation over a short period of time. The time to onset of…
Background: Tumorectomy for invasive breast cancer (BC) is followed by local recurrence in 30% of patients who do not receive radiotherapy. In the United States 88% of tumorectomy patients receive radiation therapy. Many Caribbean nations lack radiation facilities and access to existing facilities is limited. Methods: The charts of the…
Radiation pneumonitis is a well-described complication of chest radiotherapy administered to patients for mediastinal, breast, and lung tumors. Dyspnea, cough, and radiographic infiltrates within the field of radiation are typical symptoms and findings. Systemic corticosteroids are the traditionally accepted treatment, often with good clinical responses reported in a large number…
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