Gamma Knife radiosurgery for meningiomas: four cases of radiation-induced edema

Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 1996:66 Suppl 1:142-5. doi: 10.1159/000099804.

Abstract

We review 48 cases of meningioma treated with Gamma Knife radiosurgery. The mean marginal dose was 15 Gy and the mean follow-up was 12 months. Follow-up computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed tumor shrinkage in 19 cases, central necrosis in 1 case, loss of contrast enhancement in 1 case, and no change in 27 cases. We noted 4 cases of radiation-induced edema in supratentorial meningiomas.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Brain Edema / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / complications
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Meningioma / complications
  • Meningioma / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiosurgery / adverse effects*
  • Retrospective Studies