Published August 2003 | Version v1
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Recurrent delayed brain hemorrhage over years after irradiation and chemotherapy for astrocytoma

Creators

  • 1. Department of Neuroradiology, Eberhard Karls University, Hoppe-Seyler-Strasse 3, 72076 Tuebingen (Germany)
  • 2. Department of Radiooncology, Eberhard Karls University, Hoppe-Seyler-Strasse 3, 72076 Tuebingen (Germany)
  • 3. Department of Neurology, Eberhard Karls University, Hoppe-Seyler-Strasse 3, 72076 Tuebingen (Germany)

Description

We report on an adult patient with a right frontal astrocytoma, classification WHO II, who suffered from radionecrosis 3.5 years after surgery and combined radio- and chemotherapy. Beginning 8 years after initial diagnosis, repeated episodes of bilateral cerebral hemorrhage and cavitation occurred. This case description emphasizes the possibility of repeated hemorrhage as a delayed reaction to brain irradiation and chemotherapy. (orig.)

Availability note (English)

Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00330-002-1635-4

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1007/s00330-002-1635-4;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
European Radiology
Journal Volume
13
Journal Issue
8
Journal Page Range
p. 1891-1894
ISSN
0938-7994
CODEN
EURAE3

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
34070129
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ADULTS; BRAIN; CAVITATION; CHEMOTHERAPY; CLASSIFICATION; DIAGNOSIS; HEMORRHAGE; IRRADIATION; NECROSIS; NMR IMAGING; PATIENTS; SURGERY; WHO
Descriptors DEC
AGE GROUPS; BODY; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; MEDICINE; NERVOUS SYSTEM; ORGANS; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; SYMPTOMS; THERAPY