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Recurrent hemangiopericytoma and brachytherapy

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A 42-year-old woman had two recurrences following excision of a hemangiopericytoma of the left orbit. A third local excision was followed by postoperative brachytherapy (55 Gy in 100 hours). One year later there is no sign of recurrence and the side-effects are minimal.

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  1. Orbital Centre, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    J. W. M. Tijl & L. Koornneef

  2. Department of Radiotherapy, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    L. E. C. M. Blank

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Tijl, J.W.M., Koornneef, L. & Blank, L.E.C.M. Recurrent hemangiopericytoma and brachytherapy. Doc Ophthalmol 82, 103–107 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00156999

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