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Case Reports
. 1976 Jul;6(1):15-20.

Radiation necrosis of the brain following radiotherapy of extracerebral neoplasms

J A Kusske, J P Williams, J H Garcia, H W Pribram
  • PMID: 951634
Case Reports

Radiation necrosis of the brain following radiotherapy of extracerebral neoplasms

J A Kusske et al. Surg Neurol. 1976 Jul.

Abstract

Two patients developed necrosis of the brain 12-32 months subsequent to irradiation of extracerebral tumors. The pathology and probably pathogenesis are discussed. Craniotomy with excision of necrotic brain may be lifesaving.

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