Frontiers in Oncology (Jan 2018)

Synchronous Supraglottic and Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinomas Treated with a Monoisocentric Hybrid Intensity-Modulated Radiation Technique

  • Christian L. Barney,
  • Pedro Zamora,
  • Ashlee Ewing,
  • Matthew Old,
  • Arnab Chakravarti,
  • Aashish Bhatt

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2017.00307
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 7

Abstract

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Risk factors for squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) of the head and neck (HN) and esophagus are similar. As such, synchronous primary tumors in these areas are not entirely uncommon. Definitive chemoradiation (CRT) is standard care for locally advanced HNSCC and is a preferred option for inoperable esophageal SCC. Simultaneous treatment of both primaries with CRT can present technical challenges. We report a case of synchronous supraglottic and esophageal SCC primary tumors, highlighting treatment with a monoisocentric hybrid radiation technique and normal tissue toxicity considerations.

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