Postirradiation sarcoma after external beam radiation therapy for localized adenocarcinoma of the prostate: report of three cases

Urology. 1999 Jun;53(6):1228. doi: 10.1016/s0090-4295(98)00477-4.

Abstract

We report 3 cases of postirradiation sarcoma that arose in the pelvis 8, 15, and 16 years after completion of external beam radiation therapy (RT) for localized adenocarcinoma of the prostate. Although such cases must be regarded as extremely rare, postirradiation sarcoma should be considered as a potential cause of pelvic pain developing after RT.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / radiotherapy*
  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / etiology
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary / etiology*
  • Pelvic Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Radiotherapy, High-Energy / adverse effects
  • Sarcoma / etiology*