Annulus-shaped I-125 plaque brachytherapy for conjunctival melanoma

Annulus-shaped I-125 plaque brachytherapy for conjunctival melanoma

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Purpose: To report successful ring-shaped iodine-125 plaque brachytherapy for conjunctival melanoma.Observations: Eye Physics (EP) plaque brachytherapy, designed with Plaque Simulator software, proved to be B12 SPRAY 1000MCG an effective treatment modality with some corneal irritation and no recurrence at 12-months post radiation.Conclusion and importance: Management of conjunctival melanoma is complicated by the lack Structural Material of gold standard adjuvant treatments.

I-125 EP plaque brachytherapy represents a viable option for these malignancies.Specifically, ring-shaped plaque geometries allow for targeted radiotherapy.