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Japanese Journal of Radiology
Published in: Japanese Journal of Radiology 9/2018

01-09-2018 | Review

Imaging findings in radiation therapy complications of the central nervous system

Authors: Tomonori Kanda, Yuichi Wakabayashi, Feibi Zeng, Yoshiko Ueno, Keitaro Sofue, Takaki Maeda, Munenobu Nogami, Takamichi Murakami

Published in: Japanese Journal of Radiology | Issue 9/2018

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Abstract

Radiation therapy is a useful treatment for tumors and vascular malformations of the central nervous system. Radiation therapy is associated with complications, including leukoencephalopathy, radiation necrosis, vasculopathy, and optic neuropathy. Secondary tumors are also often seen long after radiation therapy. Secondary tumors are often benign tumors, such as hemangiomas and meningiomas, but sometimes malignant gliomas and soft tissue sarcomas emerge. We review the imaging findings of complications that may occur after brain radiation therapy.
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Metadata
Title
Imaging findings in radiation therapy complications of the central nervous system
Authors
Tomonori Kanda
Yuichi Wakabayashi
Feibi Zeng
Yoshiko Ueno
Keitaro Sofue
Takaki Maeda
Munenobu Nogami
Takamichi Murakami
Publication date
01-09-2018
Publisher
Springer Japan
Published in
Japanese Journal of Radiology / Issue 9/2018
Print ISSN: 1867-1071
Electronic ISSN: 1867-108X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11604-018-0759-7

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