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Title: Calcified basal ganglionic mass 12 years after radiation therapy for medulloblastoma

Journal Article · · Surg. Neurol. (Tryon, N.C.); (United States)

A patient treated 12 years previously with an operation and radiation therapy for a medulloblastoma developed weakness of the left hand and perivascular calcification involving the right internal capsule and caudate nucleus. These findings are considered possible long-term complications of the radiation therapy.

Research Organization:
Section of Neurologic Surgery, University of Chicago, Illinois
OSTI ID:
7133487
Journal Information:
Surg. Neurol. (Tryon, N.C.); (United States), Vol. 21:4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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