An atypical case of delayed radiation necrosis of the brain.
A patient had radiation necrosis of the brain after treatment for a chromophobe adenoma of the pituitary. Atypically, and in contrast to most previously reported cases, clinical symptoms and signs were few. The computerized tomographic findings are discussed with a review of the relevant literature.
D000328:Adult; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology / Q000528:radiation effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009336:Necrosis; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors