Table 1 Demographic data for the patients and the values for their radiation parameters
Primary site | Conjunctiva (n = 44) | Orbit (n = 11) | Lacrimal gland (n = 6) | Lacrimal sac (n = 3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 43.2 ± 15.9 | 60.4 ± 12.5 | 46.5 ± 16.5 | 51.3 ± 17.2 |
Gender (M:F) | 16:28 | 7:4 | 1:5 | 1:2 |
Total radiation dose (cGy) | 2340 – 2520 | 3060 – 3600 | 3060 – 3600 | 3060 |
Radiation energy | 6–8 MeV (electron beam) | 12–15 MeV (electron beam) or 6–10 MV (X-ray) | 6 MV (X-ray) | 6–10 MV (X-ray) |
Underlying disease | ||||
Diabetes Mellitus | 3 (0.07%) | 1 (0.09%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Hypertension | 5 (0.11%) | 1 (0.09%) | 1 (0.16%) | 0 (0%) |