Radiation-induced opticochiasmatic glioblastoma multiforme following conventional radiotherapy for Cushing's disease.
We report the rare occurrence of an opticochiasmatic glioblastoma multiforme 6 years following conventional radiotherapy for Cushing's disease. This article highlights the risks of collateral damage to the optic apparatus when irradiating the sellar region.
Department of Neurological Sciences, Christian Medical College , Vellore, TN , India.
Sauradeep
S
Sarkar
Simon
S
Rajaratnam
Selvamani
S
Backianathan
Geeta
G
Chacko
Ari George
AG
Chacko
D000328:Adult; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005260:Female; D005909:Glioblastoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D016896:Treatment Outcome
Cushing's disease; opticochiasmatic gliomas; radiation-induced tumours; radiotherapy