title: Calcified basal ganglionic mass 12 years after radiation therapy for medulloblastoma.
abstract: A patient treated 12 years previously with an operation and radiation therapy for a medulloblastoma developed weakness of the left hand and perivascular calcification involving the right internal capsule and caudate nucleus. These findings are considered possible long-term complications of the radiation therapy.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001480:Basal Ganglia Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D002528:Cerebellar Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008527:Medulloblastoma / Q000532:radiotherapy; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors