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Fractionated radiotherapy for intracranial meningiomas

Authors: Vinai Gondi, Wolfgang A. Tome, Minesh P. Mehta

Published in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology | Issue 3/2010

Abstract

Fractionated external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) has multiple roles in the management of intracranial meningiomas. In multiple series post-operative EBRT has shown improved progression-free survival following subtotal resection and a reduction in long-term failures following an apparent gross total resection. In the definitive setting, the use of EBRT has increased as the growing utilization of neuro-imaging for various conditions identifies skull-based lesions which are not easily resectable. Optic nerve sheath meningiomas represent a classic example of the use of definitive EBRT, given the frequent visual sequelae of surgery or observation. EBRT planning is highly individualized and requires a detailed understanding of tumor grade, adjacent radiosensitive structures such as the anterior optic apparatus, and radiographic characteristics of the tumor such as hyperostosis.

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Title: Fractionated radiotherapy for intracranial meningiomas
Authors: Vinai Gondi
Wolfgang A. Tome
Minesh P. Mehta
Publication date: 01-09-2010
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology / Issue 3/2010
Print ISSN: 0167-594X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7373
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11060-010-0368-5

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