Radiotherapy-induced cerebral abnormalities in patients with low-grade glioma

Neurology. 2002 Jul 9;59(1):121-3. doi: 10.1212/wnl.59.1.121.

Abstract

Abnormalities on CT or MRI and neuropsychological performance in patients with low-grade glioma, with (n = 23) or without (n = 16) prior cerebral radiotherapy, were evaluated. Cerebral atrophy was observed in 14 of 23 patients (61%) treated with prior radiotherapy, and in 1 of 16 patients (6%) without prior radiotherapy. White matter abnormalities were observed in six patients, all of whom were treated with prior radiotherapy. These radiologic cerebral abnormalities correlated with cognitive performance.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Atrophy
  • Brain Neoplasms / pathology
  • Brain Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Cerebral Cortex / pathology*
  • Cognition
  • Female
  • Glioma / pathology
  • Glioma / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nerve Fibers / pathology
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects*