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Influence of collimator rotation on dose distribution and delivery in intensity modulated radiation therapy for parotid cancer

, 2015
Purpose: To evaluate the influence of collimator rotation in IMRT planning with respect to the target coverage and dose to critical structures. In addition, the delivery efficiency of desired fluence with collimator rotation is assessed.Methods: The ...
Goyal, Shikha; Department of Radiation Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Subramani, Velliyan; Department of Radiation Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Chander, Subhash; Department of Radiation Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Julka, Pramod Kumar; Department of Radiation Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Sharma, Seema; Department of Radiation Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Rath, Goura Kishor; Department of Radiation Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Sahai, Puja; Department of Radiation Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Manigandan, Durai; Department of Radiation Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi   +7 more
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Normal size of benign upper neck nodes on MRI: parotid, submandibular, occipital, facial, retroauricular and level IIb nodal groups

, 2022
PURPOSE: Nodal size is an important imaging criterion for differentiating benign from malignant nodes in the head and neck cancer staging. This study evaluated the size of normal nodes in less well-documented nodal groups in the upper head and neck on ...
King, Ann D., Hung, Kuo Feng, Ai, Qi Yong H., So, Tiffany Y.   +3 more
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Secretory Carcinoma Mimicking a Mucocele: Case Report and Literature Update

Oral Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim Secretory carcinoma (SC), also known as mammary analogue secretory carcinoma, is a rare malignant neoplasm of the salivary glands, named for its histological and molecular resemblance to mammary secretory carcinoma. The aim of this study is to present a new case of SC occurring in the lower lip, initially diagnosed as a mucocele, and to ...
Débora Frota Colares, André Luis Alves Borges, Leonardo Magalhães Carlan, Adriano Rocha Germano, Antônio de Lisboa Lopes Costa, Hébel Cavalcanti Galvão   +5 more
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A case of metastasis of small cell lung cancer to the parotid gland: a case report and literature review

Journal of International Medical Research, 2019
Small cell lung cancer metastasizing to the parotid gland is very rare and only a few cases have been reported. A 64-year-old man presented with a painless mass and peripheral facial paralysis. Neck ultrasound identified a solid mass in the right parotid
Yu Cui, Xiang-Yan Cui, Yu Wu, Wan-Zhong Yin, Zhan-Peng Zhu   +4 more
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Chemical agents to control biofilm formation in step 1 of care—Toothpastes and mouthwashes/concepts and challenges

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract Maintaining optimal oral hygiene is important for overall oral care, ensuring the well‐being of teeth and their surrounding tissues. In addition, it promotes fresh breath and a pleasing smile. A key element of oral self‐care is the daily use of toothpaste during regular brushing.
Maud Joosstens, Cees Valkenburg, Fridus Van der Weijden   +2 more
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Parotid gland tumours in Turkish population: Analysis of 165 patients

, 2015
PubMed ID: 25921175Background: Retrospective data on 165 patients who presented with a parotid mass and underwent surgery in our clinics during 2000-2009 were examined. The obtained data (demographic data, surgical procedures, histopathological diagnoses)
Almac, A., Kuru, F.D., Iseri, M., Ulubil, A., Aydin, O., Erdogan, S., Derin, S.   +6 more
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Early to late sparing of radiation damage to the parotid gland by adrenergic and muscarinic receptor agonists [PDF]

, 2001
Damage to salivary glands after radiotherapeutic treatment of head and neck tumours can severely impair the quality of life of the patients. In the current study we have investigated the early-to-late pathogenesis of the parotid gland after radiation ...
A W T Konings, Kampinga, HH; id_orcid, L J W Zeilstra, Coppes, RP; id_orcid, R P Coppes, Coppes, RP, Zeilstra, LJW, H H Kampinga, Kampinga, HH, Konings, AWT   +9 more
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Table_1_Influence of parotid lymph node metastasis on distant metastasis in parotid gland cancer.doc

, 2023
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to analyze the impact of the number and extranodal extension (ENE) of positive parotid lymph nodes (LNs) on distant metastasis in parotid cancer.MethodsPatients with surgically treated parotid cancer were ...
Xu Zhang (49484), Jun Liu (42548), Fan Meng (60551), Hailiang Li (740080), Junhui Yuan (8746401)   +4 more
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Metastatic acinic cell carcinoma of the parotid gland to the pleura: a case report and literature review

Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis
Acinic cell carcinoma (ACC) is salivary neoplasm of low grade of malignancy. It occurs most frequently in the parotid gland. Recurrences and metastases have been frequently reported in cases of ACC of the parotid gland.
Fatima Z. Baddi, Amine Salek, Ouiame Nabou, Sara Gartini, Meriem Rhazari, Afaf Thouil, Fahd E.A. El Idrissi, Hatim Kouismi   +7 more
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Hazards of sparing the ipsilateral parotid gland in the node-positive neck with intensity modulated radiation therapy: Spatial analysis of regional recurrence risk

Advances in Radiation Oncology, 2018
Purpose: The practice of deliberately sparing the ipsilateral parotid gland with intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) in patients with node-positive head and neck cancer is controversial.
Allen M. Chen, MD, Taeko Yoshizaki, CMD, Pin-Chieh Wang, PhD, Darlene Veruttipong, MPH, Phillip J. Beron, MD, Robert Chin, MD, PhD, Argin G. Mikaeilian, BS, Minsong Cao, PhD   +7 more
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