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Title	Strontium Brachytherapy in Conjunctival melanoma
Abstract Nr.	2035

Purpose	Conjunctival melanoma is known for its behaviour as a chronic disease with multiple recurrences in many cases. Excision with adjuvant brachytherapy, and in cases with substantial melanomasis adjuvant local chemotherapy is the treatment of choice on this moment. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the treatment with Strontium brachytherapy in conjunctival melanoma patients.
Methods	Retrospective study.
Results	Retrospectively 18 patients (10 males, 8 females) with conjunctival melanoma were identified in the last 20 years. Mean age at first diagnosis was 56.1 years. In 10 patients a dosis of 36 Gy and in 7 patients 50 Gy was used. In 3 patients a recurrence was formed in the treated area (17%) within the mean follow-up time of 4.4 years. None of the patients had scleral problems, cataracts or retinal neovascularisations. Within the total follow-up time 4 patients died, of which 3 from their melanoma.
Conclusion	Strontium brachytherapy after local excision is an effective local treatment for conjunctival melanoma. A therapy of 50 Gray in 5 sessions is nowadays used.

Authors 1

Last name	VANDE WALLE
Initials	S
Department	Dept Ophtalmology, Catholic University Leuven
City	Leuven

Authors 2

Last name	Spileers
Initials	W
Department	Dept Ophtalmology, Catholic University Leuven
City	Leuven

Authors 3

Last name	Van Limbergen
Initials	E
Department	Dept Radiotherapy, Catholic University Leuven
City	Leuven

Authors 4

Last name	Missotten
Initials	G
Department	Dept Ophtalmology, Catholic University Leuven
City	Leuven