Vol 46, No 3 (2012)
Gamma knife surgery-induced ependymoma after the treatment of meningioma – a case report
DOI: 10.5114/ninp.2012.29138
Neurol Neurochir Pol 2012;46(3):294-296.
Abstract
Gamma knife surgery is widely used for a number of neurological disorders. However, little is known about its long-term complications such as carcinogenic risks. Here, we present a case of a radiosurgery-induced ependymoma by gamma knife surgery for the treatment of a spinal meningioma in a 7-year-old patient. In light of reviewing the previous reports, we advocate high caution in making young patients receive this treatment.
Keywords: gamma kniferadiation-induced tumorependymoma
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