Visual complications following irradiation for pituitary adenomas and craniopharyngiomas
Journal Article
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· Radiology; (United States)
OSTI ID:7187535
Of 55 patients with pituitary adenomas or craniopharyngiomas treated with irradiation, a retrospective study revealed that 5 sustained a visual loss compatible with radiation damage to the optic nerve. No patient who received less than 250 rads/day fractions showed such visual loss. Within the range of total dosages used in this series, total dose was not an important determinant of this complication. The time to occurrence of visual disturbance ranged from 5 to 34 months following therapy.
- Research Organization:
- Harvard Medical School, Boston
- OSTI ID:
- 7187535
- Journal Information:
- Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 120:1; ISSN RADLA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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