Inflammatory myofibroblastic disease of right petrous apex: A rare case with review of literature.

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMFT) is a rare tumor of unknown etiology. It can involve any part of the body. The IMFT involving the base of skull is rare with only 36 cases reported in the literature.

The selection of tandem angle and imaging during intracavitary brachytherapy of carcinoma cervix - An experience from a regional cancer center.

Introduction: Carcinoma cervix (CACX) is a common gynecological malignancy and locally advanced CACX is treated with radical chemoradiation, followed by brachytherapy boost. The appropriate selection of tandem angle is needed for optimal dose distribution and to avoid perforations. The aim of our study was to assess the appropriate tandem angle selection based on uterine angle measured on external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) planning imaging and to assess the need for repeat imaging and image-guided placement of tandem during intracavitary brachytherapy based on risk factors.

Incidental radiation dose to internal mammary lymph nodal area in carcinoma breast patients treated with forward planning intensity-modulated radiation therapy technique: A single-institute dosimetric study.

Introduction: Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer in Indian females. The irradiation of internal mammary lymph nodal area (IMLN) is recommended by latest guidelines and literature, even in patients with N1 nodal disease, but it is not routinely done in many institutes due to the risk of late lung and heart toxicities. The incidence of isolated IMLN recurrence <1%.

Should we consider thyroid gland as an organ at risk in carcinoma breast patients receiving adjuvant radiation by conformal technique? A single institute dosimetric study.

Background: The most common malignancy among Indian women is carcinoma of the breast. In the management of breast cancer (BC), radiation therapy (RT) is given to breast or chest wall and supraclavicular lymph nodal (SCLN) area, with at least part of the thyroid receiving RT dose.There is an increased incidence of hypothyroidism (HT) among BC patients after RT involving the SCLN area.

Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) Screening Program: 7 Years Experience in Early Detection of Cervical Cancer and Pre-Cancers in Rural South India.

Unlabelled: Cervical cancer continues to be a major public health problem in India in the absence of wide spread organised cervical screening programs. Visual inspection of the cervix with acetic acid (VIA) is an effective, inexpensive screening test that can be combined with simple treatment procedures for early cervical lesions, provided by trained health workers. We report 7 years experience in early detection of cervical cancer and pre-cancers using the VIA test in a community-based program in rural Andhra Pradesh, India where there are no existing organised cervical screening programs.

Carcinoid tumor of the gall bladder.

Carcinoid of the gall bladder and bile duct is a rare tumor. Primary gall bladder and biliary duct system carcinoids constitute less than 1% of all carcinoid tumors arising from different parts of the body. We describe a case of carcinoid tumor of the gall bladder in a 53-year-old woman.