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An atypical case of delayed radiation necrosis of the brain.

Abstract
A patient had radiation necrosis of the brain after treatment for a chromophobe adenoma of the pituitary. Atypically, and in contrast to most previously reported cases, clinical symptoms and signs were few. The computerized tomographic findings are discussed with a review of the relevant literature.
AuthorsA Sterman, L M Protass
JournalArchives of neurology (Arch Neurol) Vol. 36 Issue 10 Pg. 655-6 (Oct 1979) ISSN: 0003-9942 [Print] United States
PMID485899 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Brain (pathology, radiation effects)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Necrosis
  • Radiation Injuries (etiology, pathology)
  • Radiotherapy (adverse effects)
  • Time Factors

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