Efficacy and complications of radiotherapy of anterior visual pathway tumors

Journal Article · Fri Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1991 · Neurological Clinics; (USA)

OSTI ID:5545426

Capo, H; Kupersmith, M J ^[1]

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1. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL (USA)

A progressive disturbance in visual acuity or visual field, along with an unexplained optic nerve atrophy, suggests the possibility of a tumor. Tumors that frequently affect the anterior visual pathway include primary optic nerve sheath meningiomas, intracranial meningiomas, optic gliomas, pituitary tumors, and craniopharyngiomas. The location of these tumors sometimes prohibits a complete surgical excision that might jeopardize the visual system. Radiation therapy, however, can be beneficial in these cases. This article reviews the indications for radiotherapy of tumors that involve the anterior visual pathway, along with the possible complications. Cases that present the effect of radiation therapy and radiation damage are presented.131 references.

• OSTI ID: 5545426
• Journal Information: Neurological Clinics; (USA), Journal Name: Neurological Clinics; (USA) Vol. 9:1; ISSN 0733-8619; ISSN NEUCA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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