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The International Journal on Orbital Disorders, Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery
Volume 27, 2008 - Issue 6
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CASE REPORTS

The Use of Radiotherapy for the Treatment of Localized Orbital Amyloidosis

Mandip Khaira Department of Medical Oncology, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK
,
Antony Mutamba Orbital Clinic, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK
,
George Meligonis Department of Histopathology, Institute of Ophthalmology, London, UK
,
Geoffrey E. Rose Orbital Clinic, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK
,
Piers N. Plowman Department of Medical Oncology, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK
&
Helen O'Donnell Department of Medical Oncology, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK
Pages 432-437 | Received 31 Dec 2007, Accepted 03 Jul 2008, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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