[Radiotherapy for cutaneous lymphomas].

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary cutaneous lymphomas (CL) are highly radiosensitive. Therefore, radiotherapy is an integral part of multimodality treatment.

Aim

The present work provides an overview of indications, technical developments, and dose concepts for total skin electron beam therapy (TSEBT), local radiotherapy as well as maintenance therapy, and current combination studies regarding cutaneous T‑ and B‑cell lymphomas.

Materials and methods

We performed a selective literature search in the PubMed database on the topic of radiotherapy for CL and a search for current studies using clinicaltrials.gov. Furthermore, we describe our own treatment strategies and summarize national and international guidelines.

Results

Low-dose TSEBT is nationally and internationally recomme

SUBMITTER: Rolf D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9412812 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature