Abstract
The opportunity of stereotactic biopsy for the histological diagnosis of brain tumors, the radiobiologic bases, clinical implications and technical possibilities of interstitial radiation therapy are discussed. The results of 9 cases, out of 14 treated to-date over 20 months, with a minimum follow-up of 4 months, are presented.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Astrocytoma / radiotherapy
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Brachytherapy*
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Brain Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Brain Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
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Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms / radiotherapy
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Iodine Radioisotopes / administration & dosage*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Oligodendroglioma / radiotherapy
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Pineal Gland
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Pinealoma / radiotherapy
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Radiotherapy Dosage
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed