Plasma cell infiltration of the upper aerodigestive tract treated with radiation therapy

Citation
G. Fogarty et al., Plasma cell infiltration of the upper aerodigestive tract treated with radiation therapy, J LARYNG OT, 115(11), 2001, pp. 928-930
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Otolaryngology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY
ISSN journal
00222151 → ACNP
Volume
115
Issue
11
Year of publication
2001
Pages
928 - 930
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-2151(200111)115:11<928:PCIOTU>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
A case of chronic. fluctuating plasma cell gingivostomatitis that progresse d despite chemotherapy and surgery is reported. This is the first case repo rted of treatment with radiation therapy, and one of the few cases reported where the infiltrate has reached the larynx. After receiving low dose radi ation therapy, via a conformal technique encompassing the respiratory mucos al lining from the base of tongue to carina, there has been symptomatic imp rovement.