Doctors in Delhi save vision of Iraq patient with rare tumour
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Why in news
Doctors at Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, successfully treated an Iraqi patient's choroidal melanoma using plaque brachytherapy with indigenously developed Ruthenium-106 plaques.
Background
The treatment involved placing a radioactive plaque directly over a choroidal melanoma tumor to preserve the patient's vision. The Ruthenium-106 plaque used in the procedure was manufactured by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).
Facts for Prelims
- S&TChoroidal melanoma: A rare tumor of the choroid (middle layer of the eye) treated via plaque brachytherapy.
- BodyBhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC): The body responsible for manufacturing the indigenously developed Ruthenium-106 plaques.
- FactRuthenium-106: The specific radioactive isotope used in the plaque brachytherapy procedure.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of indigenous nuclear medicine and isotope production in enhancing India's healthcare capabilities and medical tourism potential.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Self-reliance: Reducing import dependency on radioactive isotopes for specialized cancer treatments
- Medical Tourism: Strengthening India's position as a hub for complex ophthalmic surgeries
- R&D Synergy: Integration of BARC's nuclear capabilities with private healthcare infrastructure
Keywords: Plaque Brachytherapy · Choroidal Melanoma · Ruthenium-106 · Indigenous Technology · Nuclear Medicine
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