Meningiomas induced by high dose cranial irradiation

The authors present four patients with a history of high dose cranial irradiation, who were diagnosed years later to have symptomatic meningiomas requiring surgical management. Relevant literature pertaining to these rare tumours is reviewed and their unusual characteristics highlighted. Their aetio...

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of neurosurgery 2003-06, Vol.17 (3), p.219-225
Hauptverfasser:	YOUSAF, I, BYRNES, DP, CHOUDHARI, KA
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Age of Onset Aged Brain Chromosome Deletion Chromosomes, Human, Pair 22 - genetics Cranial Cranial Irradiation - adverse effects Female High Dose Radiation Humans Male Medical diagnosis Meningeal Neoplasms - etiology Meningeal Neoplasms - genetics Meningeal Neoplasms - prevention & control Meningioma Meningioma - etiology Meningioma - genetics Meningioma - prevention & control Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced - etiology Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced - genetics Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced - prevention & control Neurology Patients Retrospective Studies Surgery Tumors
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Zusammenfassung:	The authors present four patients with a history of high dose cranial irradiation, who were diagnosed years later to have symptomatic meningiomas requiring surgical management. Relevant literature pertaining to these rare tumours is reviewed and their unusual characteristics highlighted. Their aetio-pathogenesis and management strategies are discussed.
ISSN:	0268-8697 1360-046X
DOI:	10.1080/0268869031000153080