Radiation-induced cerebral aneurysms.
The association between vasculopathy and radiation is well recognized. Generalized arterial disruption and subsequent stenosis and occlusion is most often described. Additional vascular phenomenon, such as pseudoaneurysm formation, aneurysmal dilatation and aneurysmal rupture, are less common. We document a case of a cerebral aneurysm formation and rupture in the field radiated for cerebral neoplasm.
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Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Ohio.
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Thomas
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Tomsick
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Liwnicz
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D001254:Astrocytoma / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed