Characteristics and therapeutic strategies of radiation-induced glioma: case series and comprehensive literature review.

Shumpei OnishiFumiyuki YamasakiVishwa Jeet AmatyaTakeshi TakayasuUshio YonezawaAkira TaguchiShinji OhbaYukio TakeshimaNobutaka HorieKazuhiko Sugiyama

Published in: Journal of neuro-oncology (2022)

Development in younger age, multiplicity, and high incidence of grade 3 and 4 are the clinical characteristics of RIGs. Cranial irradiation at older ages and concomitant chemotherapy were associated with shorter latency for the development of RIG. Radiation therapy may be the feasible treatment option despite radiation-induced gliomas.

Keyphrases

radiation induced
radiation therapy
locally advanced
risk factors
high grade
physical activity
case report
replacement therapy