Gamma knife surgery-induced ependymoma after the treatment of meningioma - a case report

Neurol Neurochir Pol. 2012 May-Jun;46(3):294-6. doi: 10.5114/ninp.2012.29138.

Abstract

Gamma knife surgery is widely used for a number of neurological disorders. However, little is known about its long-term complications such as carcinogenic risks. Here, we present a case of a radiosurgery-induced ependymoma by gamma knife surgery for the treatment of a spinal meningioma in a 7-year-old patient. In light of reviewing the previous reports, we advocate high caution in making young patients receive this treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Ependymoma / etiology*
  • Ependymoma / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Meningioma / surgery*
  • Radiosurgery / adverse effects*
  • Treatment Outcome