Meningioma following high-dose radiation therapy. Case report and review of the literature.
A case of meningioma induced by high-dose radiation therapy (40 Gy) is reported. The radiation had been given 11 years previously following operation for cerebral astrocytoma. Pertinent cases of benign meningioma occurring after radiation therapy are reviewed and analyzed.
Domenicucci
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Department of Neurological Sciences, Neurosurgery, University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy.
Artico
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Nucci
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Salvati
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Ferrante
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D000328:Adult; D001254:Astrocytoma / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D016371:Cranial Irradiation; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005625:Frontal Lobe / Q000528:radiation effects* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008577:Meningeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008579:Meningioma / Q000601:surgery*; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000601:surgery*; D011612:Psychosurgery; D011882:Radiotherapy, High-Energy; D013702:Temporal Lobe / Q000528:radiation effects* / Q000601:surgery