J Korean Neurosurg Soc.
2001 Nov;30(11):1324-1327.
Intracranial Cavernous Hemangioma after Radiotheraphy for Astrocytoma
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Chinju, Korea.
- 2Department of Pathology, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Chinju, Korea.
Abstract
- Radiation is a common treatment modality for central nervous system neoplasms. However, secondary tumor development must be considered in the differential diagnosis in patients with new or recurring symptoms after treatment with conventional radiotherapy. A 28-year-old woman developed a cavernous hemangioma about 9 years after brain irradiation for astrocytoma. Clinical and histopathological details are presented, and previous reports of radiation-induced intracranial cavernous hemangioma are reviewed.
