Accelerated cerebral vasculopathy after radiation therapy to the brain.
Brain irradiation is commonly used for many primary brain malignancies. We will present two cases of post-radiation vasculopathy of large arteries of patients who received radiation therapy to the brain as part of their tumor management. We will underscore the significance of this condition and suggest the overall management of patients receiving brain radiation at an early age.
Peñagarícano
José A
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Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 W. Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas - 72205, USA. PenagaricanoJoseA@uams.edu
Linskey
Mark E
ME
Ratanatharathorn
Vaneerat
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D000328:Adult; D001254:Astrocytoma / Q000150:complications / Q000532:radiotherapy; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000532:radiotherapy; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*