Tumour Regression of Uveal Melanoma after Ruthenium-106 Brachytherapy or Stereotactic Radiotherapy with Gamma Knife or Linear Accelerator

Abstract

Brachytherapy with ruthenium-106 plaques results in a faster tumour regression as compared to teletherapy with gamma knife or Linac. Internal reflectivity increases comparably in all 3 groups. Besides tumour growth arrest, increasing internal reflectivity is considered as an important factor indicating successful treatment.