Radiotherapy in the management of primary gliomas involving the intracranial optic nerves and chiasm. [Complication of megavoltage radiotherapy]

Conference · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1978 · Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6630153

Harter, D J ^[1]; Caderao, J B; Leavens, M E; Young, S E

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1. Clarkson Memorial Hospital, Omaha

Surgeons traditionally do not resect optic chiasm gliomas, but megavoltage radiotherapy can be effective treatment. Vision often improves during and after irradiation. Follow-up examination should include an evaluation of endocrine status. In the series reported recurrences became manifest within one year of the treatment.

• OSTI ID: 6630153
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States) Journal Volume: 4:7-8
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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