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What is the best treatment volume and dose for a marginal zone orbital lymphoma?

Is it necessary to treat the whole orbit or is conformal treatment ok?
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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
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It would depend on the location- retrobulbar, conjunctival or lacrimal gland. Imaging, including MRI, helps in evaluating the site of origin and extent of involvement. Some advocate treating the entire orbit for all orbital lymphomas to be comprehensive, as the total dose is low, and this away we av...

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