Modern Dermatologic Radiation Therapy

1. Physical Aspects of Dermatologic Radiotherapy.- X-Ray Phenomena.- Dosimetry.- Depth Dose Calculations.- Summary.- References.- 2. Radiobiology.- Interaction of Radiation with Matter.- Biologic Effects.- Cell Kinetics.- Radiosensitivity Modifiers.- References.- 3. Radiation Reactions and Sequelae.- Reversible Radiation Effects.- Irreversible Radiation Effects.- References.- 4. Chronic Radiation Effects and Radiation Protection.- Nonstochastic Effects.- Stochastic Effects.- Genetic Effects.- Radiation Protection and Shielding.- References.- 5. Treatment Planning: Selection of Physical Factors and Radiation Techniques.- Physical Factors.- Radiation Techniques.- X-Ray Machines and Radiation Sources.- Quality of Radiation.- Selection of Physical Factors.- Definitions of Radiation Doses.- References.- 6. Radiation Therapy of Cutaneous Carcinomas: Radiation Techniques and Dose Schedules.- General Considerations.- Selection of Radiation Quality.- Radiation Dose.- Results of Radiation Therapy.- Radiation Sequelae.- References.- 7. Radiation Therapy of Cutaneous Carcinomas: Indications in Specific Anatomic Regions.- Carcinoma of the Nose.- Carcinoma of the Eyelid.- Carcinoma of the Ear.- Carcinoma of the Lip.- Carcinoma of Other Regions.- References.- 8. Radiation Therapy of Other Cutaneous Tumors.- Keratoacanthoma.- Kaposi’s Sarcoma.- Epidemic Kaposi’s Sarcoma (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome).- Bowen’s Disease.- Cutaneous Lymphomas (Mycosis Fungoides).- Widespread Lesions.- References.- 9. Radiation Therapy of Melanomas.- General Considerations.- Experimental Findings.- Review of the Literature.- References.- 10. Radiation Therapy of Benign Tumors, Hyperplasias, and Dermatoses.- General Considerations.- Lymphocytoma Cutis.- Keloid.- Eczema/Dermatitis.- Psoriasis.-Other Rare Indications for Radiotherapy.- References.- 11. Electron-Beam Therapy.- Physical and Biologic Interactions.- Production of Electron-Beam Radiation.- Total Skin Electron Irradiation.- Localized Skin Lesions, Including Basal and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinomas.- References.- 12. Grenz-Ray Therapy.- History.- Physics.- Biologic Effects.- Side Effects.- Indications.- Dosage.- Radiation Protection.- References.