RADIOTHERAPY FOR PIGMENTED VILLONODULAR SYNOVITIS: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

This is a case report of a 13 year old boy who has been operated for Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS) and treated with adjuvant post-operative radiotherapy for incomplete surgical resection. This report mainly highlights the role of radiotherapy in managing this rare benign condition with emphasis on improving local control rates with functional joint preservation and avoiding repeated surgeries.

Keywords

• Radiotherapy
• PVNS (Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis)
• Surgery