Intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) treatment of angiosarcoma of the face and scalp
Purpose: To successfully plan and treat a patient with diffuse angiosarcoma involving the face and scalp with intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) before surgical resection. Materials and Methods: A patient presented to the radiation oncology department for preoperative treatment of an angiosarcoma diffusely involving the face and scalp. A 4- field IMPT technique was used to create a homogeneous dose distribution to the entire target volume while sparing underlying critical structures from toxicity and low-dose spread. A custom Monte Carlo optimizer was necessary to achieve treatment goals. Biological dose was evaluated with a linear energy transfer-based biological enhancement model. Robustness criteria were evaluated per department standard. The patient was successfully planned and treated according to clinical goals. Results: The patient successfully completed the course of IMPT and was able to undergo surgical resection. Pathology indicated no presence of angiosarcoma. Conclusion: IMPT using a custom Monte Carlo optimizer is a suitable radiation therapy treatment option for patients with diffuse angiosarcoma of the scalp and face.
