[Two Cases of Masticator Space Abscess Spreading from Infections of the Mandibular Teeth].

The masticator space is located between the masseteric fascia and the pterygoid muscle fascia. Here we report two cases of masticator space abscesses spreading from infections of mandibular teeth. Case 1 is an 85-year-old lady who were referred to Yokohama City University Hospital with a left-cheek swelling and trismus.

Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy with Docetaxel, Cisplatin and 5-Fluorouracil (TPF) in Patients with Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.

Background/aim: Several randomized trials have shown that concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) either with or without adjuvant chemotherapy is more effective than radiotherapy-alone for treating nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). The present study retrospectively evaluated the efficacy and toxicity of CCRT with docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil (TPF) chemotherapy in patients with NPC.

Patients And Methods: The study regimen consisted of two cycles of TPF chemotherapy [docetaxel (90 mg/m(2)), cisplatin (60 mg/m(2)), and continuous 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m(2)/day: 5 days)] during definitive radiotherapy.

Concurrent chemoradiotherapy with docetaxel, cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil (TPF) in patients with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.

Objective: Compared with radiotherapy alone, concurrent chemoradiotherapy significantly improves survival rates for patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the efficacy, toxicity and long-term prognosis of concurrent chemoradiotherapy with docetaxel, cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil chemotherapy.

Methods: A total of 140 patients were enrolled and evaluated.