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Albakr A, Baghdadi A, Karmur BS, Lama S, Sutherland GR. Meningioma recurrence: Time for an online prediction tool? Surg Neurol Int 2024; 15:155. [PMID: 38840600 PMCID: PMC11152515 DOI: 10.25259/sni_43_2024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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Background Meningioma, the most common brain tumor, traditionally considered benign, has a relatively high risk of recurrence over a patient's lifespan. In addition, with the emergence of several clinical, radiological, and molecular variables, it is becoming evident that existing grading criteria, including Simpson's and World Health Organization classification, may not be sufficient or accurate. As web-based tools for widespread accessibility and usage become commonplace, such as those for gene identification or other cancers, it is timely for meningioma care to take advantage of evolving new markers to help advance patient care. Methods A scoping review of the meningioma literature was undertaken using the MEDLINE and Embase databases. We reviewed original studies and review articles from September 2022 to December 2023 that provided the most updated information on the demographic, clinical, radiographic, histopathological, molecular genetics, and management of meningiomas in the adult population. Results Our scoping review reveals a large body of meningioma literature that has evaluated the determinants for recurrence and aggressive tumor biology, including older age, female sex, genetic abnormalities such as telomerase reverse transcriptase promoter mutation, CDKN2A deletion, subtotal resection, and higher grade. Despite a large body of evidence on meningiomas, however, we noted a lack of tools to aid the clinician in decision-making. We identified the need for an online, self-updating, and machine-learning-based dynamic model that can incorporate demographic, clinical, radiographic, histopathological, and genetic variables to predict the recurrence risk of meningiomas. Conclusion Although a challenging endeavor, a recurrence prediction tool for meningioma would provide critical information for the meningioma patient and the clinician making decisions on long-term surveillance and management of meningiomas.
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Project neuroArm, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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Javed S, Khan A, Khalid A, Scalia G, Umana GE, Mahmood A, Yaqoob E, Pahwa B, Chaurasia B. Scalp metastasis from atypical meningioma: A case report and literature review. Clin Case Rep 2024; 12:e8789. [PMID: 38681044 PMCID: PMC11053248 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.8789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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Key Clinical Message Scalp metastasis from atypical meningioma, though rare, underscores the importance of meticulous surgical techniques to prevent tumor cell implantation. Early detection and comprehensive management, including surgery and adjuvant therapy, are crucial for optimal outcomes. Abstract Meningiomas are tumors of the meninges that originate in the arachnoid layer from arachnoid cap cells. Atypical meningiomas, classified as WHO grade 2 tumors, tend to metastasize and recur if not surgically managed properly. Scalp metastasis is a rare occurrence that presents as a subcutaneous elevation. A 33-year-old patient presented with a complaint of a constant, dull pressure headache persisting for the past 12 months, exacerbated by exertion, along with seizures and neuropsychiatric symptoms. The patient had no significant medical history but had undergone surgery 4 years ago for a WHO grade 2 meningioma. The current brain MRI revealed a dural tail sign, along with masses on both the left and right sides of the frontal lobe, extending to involve the skin on the forehead and scalp. The patient underwent surgical resection and adjuvant radiation therapy. At the 12-month follow-up, no neurological deterioration or tumor recurrence was observed. A literature review on scalp metastasis in patients with atypical meningioma was also conducted, including eight articles published up to September 2023. The mechanism of metastasis development appears to be consistent in all eight reported cases, involving the implantation of tumor cells during resection. Therefore, there is a critical need for meticulous intra- and post-operative surgical techniques to prevent such implantation.
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- Saad Javed
- Department of NeurosurgeryRawalpindi Medical UniversityRawalpindiPakistan
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- Department of NeurosurgeryRawalpindi Medical University RawalpindiRawalpindiPakistan
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- Department of NeurosurgeryRawalpindi Medical University RawalpindiRawalpindiPakistan
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- Neurosurgery Unit, Department of Head and Neck SurgeryGaribaldi HospitalCataniaItaly
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- Department of NeurosurgeryRawalpindi Medical University RawalpindiRawalpindiPakistan
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- Department of Public HealthHealth Services Academy, Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination, Government of PakistanIslamabadPakistan
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- University College of Medical Sciences and GTB HospitalDelhiIndia
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Patel RV, Yao S, Huang RY, Bi WL. Application of radiomics to meningiomas: A systematic review. Neuro Oncol 2023; 25:1166-1176. [PMID: 36723606 PMCID: PMC10237421 DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noad028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Quantitative imaging analysis through radiomics is a powerful technology to non-invasively assess molecular correlates and guide clinical decision-making. There has been growing interest in image-based phenotyping for meningiomas given the complexities in management. METHODS We systematically reviewed meningioma radiomics analyses published in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science until December 20, 2021. We compiled performance data and assessed publication quality using the radiomics quality score (RQS). RESULTS A total of 170 publications were grouped into 5 categories of radiomics applications to meningiomas: Tumor detection and segmentation (21%), classification across neurologic diseases (54%), grading (14%), feature correlation (3%), and prognostication (8%). A majority focused on technical model development (73%) versus clinical applications (27%), with increasing adoption of deep learning. Studies utilized either private institutional (50%) or public (49%) datasets, with only 68% using a validation dataset. For detection and segmentation, radiomic models had a mean accuracy of 93.1 ± 8.1% and a dice coefficient of 88.8 ± 7.9%. Meningioma classification had a mean accuracy of 95.2 ± 4.0%. Tumor grading had a mean area-under-the-curve (AUC) of 0.85 ± 0.08. Correlation with meningioma biological features had a mean AUC of 0.89 ± 0.07. Prognostication of the clinical course had a mean AUC of 0.83 ± 0.08. While clinical studies had a higher mean RQS compared to technical studies, quality was low overall with a mean RQS of 6.7 ± 5.9 (possible range -8 to 36). CONCLUSIONS There has been global growth in meningioma radiomics, driven by data accessibility and novel computational methodology. Translatability toward complex tasks such as prognostication requires studies that improve quality, develop comprehensive patient datasets, and engage in prospective trials.
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- Ruchit V Patel
- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Neuroradiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Critical appraisal of minimally invasive keyhole surgery for intracranial meningioma in a large case series. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0264053. [PMID: 35901061 PMCID: PMC9333232 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background Meningioma surgery has evolved over the last 20 years with increased use of minimally invasive approaches including the endoscopic endonasal route and endoscope-assisted and gravity-assisted transcranial approaches. As the “keyhole” concept remains controversial, we present detailed outcomes in a cohort series. Methods Retrospective analysis was done for all patients undergoing meningioma removal at a tertiary brain tumor referral center from 2008–2021. Keyhole approaches were defined as: use of a minimally invasive “retractorless” approach for a given meningioma in which a traditional larger approach is often used instead. The surgical goal was maximal safe removal including conservative (subtotal) removal for some invasive locations. Primary outcomes were resection rates, complications, length of stay and Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS). Secondary outcomes were endoscopy use, perioperative treatments, tumor control and acute MRI FLAIR/T2 changes to assess for brain manipulation and retraction injury. Results Of 329 patients, keyhole approaches were utilized in 193(59%) patients (mean age 59±13; 30 (15.5%) had prior surgery) who underwent 213 operations; 205(96%) were skull base location. Approaches included: endoscopic endonasal (n = 74,35%), supraorbital (n = 73,34%), retromastoid (n = 38,18%), mini-pterional (n = 20,9%), suboccipital (n = 4,2%), and contralateral transfalcine (n = 4,2%). Primary outcomes: Gross total/near total (>90%) resection was achieved in 125(59%) (5% for petroclival, cavernous sinus/Meckel’s cave, spheno-cavernous locations vs 77% for all other locations). Major complications included: permanent neurological worsening 12(6%), CSF leak 2(1%) meningitis 2(1%). There were no DVTs, PEs, MIs or 30-day mortality. Median LOS decreased from 3 to 2 days in the last 2 years; 94% were discharged to home with favorable 90-day KPS in 176(96%) patients. Secondary outcomes: Increased FLAIR/T2 changes were noted on POD#1/2 MRI in 36/213(17%) cases, resolving in all but 11 (5.2%). Endoscopy was used in 87/139(63%) craniotomies, facilitating additional tumor removal in 55%. Tumor progression occurred in 26(13%) patients, mean follow-up 42±36 months. Conclusions & relevance Our experience suggests minimally invasive keyhole transcranial and endoscopic endonasal meningioma removal is associated with comparable resection rates and low complication rates, short hospitalizations and high 90-day performance scores in comparison to prior reports using traditional skull base approaches. Subtotal removal may be appropriate for invasive/adherent meningiomas to avoid neurological deficits and other post-operative complications, although longer follow-up is needed. With careful patient selection and requisite experience, these approaches may be considered reasonable alternatives to traditional transcranial approaches.
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Byun HK, Chang WI, Lee JH, Park CK, Kim IA, Kim CY, Cho J, Kim EH, Chang JH, Kang SG, Moon JH, Lee SH, Lee JJB, Kim IH, Suh CO, Wee CW, Yoon HI. Adjuvant Radiotherapy Versus Surveillance for Grade 2 Intracranial Meningiomas: A Multi-Institutional Propensity Score-Matched Study. Front Oncol 2022; 12:877244. [PMID: 35847889 PMCID: PMC9283569 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.877244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose We aimed to compare the outcomes of adjuvant radiotherapy (ART) and surveillance in patients with grade 2 meningiomas (MNG2) who underwent surgical resection. Materials and Methods Data from four hospitals, in which patients aged ≥18 years underwent Simpson grade 1−4 surgical resection for newly diagnosed MNG2 between 1998 and 2018, were examined in this multicenter retrospective cohort study. Patients receiving ART with conventional fractionation were compared with those undergoing surveillance. Progression-free survival (PFS), progression/recurrence (P/R) were evaluated. Results This study included 518 patients, 158 of whom received ART. The median follow-up duration was 64.9 months. In the total cohort, ART was independently associated with significantly improved PFS (HR, 0.35; 95% CI, 0.23–0.55; P<0.001) and P/R (HR, 0.30; 95% CI, 0.18–0.48; P<0.001). In the propensity score-matched cohort (n=143 in each group), the 5-year PFS rates were 80.8% and 57.7% (P=0.004), and the 5-year P/R rates were 16.5% and 40.0% (P=0.002) in the ART and surveillance groups, respectively. After gross total resection, the 5-year PFS (85.0% vs. 64.7%; P=0.020) and P/R rates (15.2% vs. 32.0%; P=0.035) were significantly better in the ART group than in the surveillance group. A model for P/R was developed using recursive partitioning analysis with surgical extent, tumor size, and Ki-67 index. ART reduced the risk of P/R in the low- (P=0.069), intermediate- (P=0.044), and high-risk groups (P<0.001). Local control was also significantly enhanced by ART among all the risk groups (all P<0.05). Conclusions ART significantly improved PFS and P/R in patients with MNG2, irrespective of the surgical extent, and can be recommended after gross total resection. A prognostic model may guide decision-making for the use of ART.
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- Hwa Kyung Byun
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul Metropolitan Government - Seoul National University (SMG-SNU) Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Bundang CHA Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul Metropolitan Government - Seoul National University (SMG-SNU) Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- *Correspondence: Chan Woo Wee, ; Hong In Yoon,
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- *Correspondence: Chan Woo Wee, ; Hong In Yoon,
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Garcia-Segura ME, Erickson AW, Jairath R, Munoz DG, Das S. Necrosis and Brain Invasion Predict Radio-Resistance and Tumor Recurrence in Atypical Meningioma: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Neurosurgery 2021; 88:E42-E48. [PMID: 32818240 DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyaa348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Meningiomas are the most common tumors occurring in the central nervous system, with variable recurrence rates depending on World Health Organization grading. Atypical (Grade II) meningioma has a higher rate of recurrence than benign (Grade I) meningioma. The efficacy of adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) to improve tumor control has been questioned. OBJECTIVE To investigate clinical and histopathological predictors of tumor recurrence and radio-resistance in atypical meningiomas. METHODS This cohort study retrospectively reviewed all patients in St. Michael's Hospital CNS tumor patient database who underwent surgical resection of a Grade II meningioma from 1995 to 2015. Cases with neurofibromatosis type II, multiple satellite tumors, spinal cord meningioma, radiation-induced meningioma, and perioperative death were excluded. Patient demographics, neuropathological diagnosis, tumor location, extent of resection, radiation therapy, and time to recurrence or progression were recorded. Cox univariate regression and Kaplan-Meier survival analysis were employed to identify risk factors for recurrence and radio-resistance. RESULTS Among 181 patients, the combination of necrosis and brain invasion was associated with an increased recurrence risk (hazard ratio [HR] = 4.560, P = .001) and the lowest progression-free survival (PFS) relative to other pathological predictors. This trend was maintained after gross total resection (GTR, P = .001). RT was associated with decreased PFS (P = .001), even in patients who received GTR (P = .001). CONCLUSION The combination of necrosis and brain invasion is a strong predictor of tumor recurrence and radio-resistance in meningioma, regardless of EOR or adjuvant RT. Our findings question the sensibility of brain invasion as an absolute criterion for Grade II status.
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- Division of Neurosurgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Poulen G, Vignes JR, Le Corre M, Loiseau H, Bauchet L. WHO grade II meningioma: Epidemiology, survival and contribution of postoperative radiotherapy in a multicenter cohort of 88 patients. Neurochirurgie 2020; 66:73-79. [PMID: 32145249 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2019.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Revised: 12/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Meningioma is the most common primary intracranial tumor, representing 13-36.6% of all primary central nervous system tumors. Meningiomas are benign in about 90% of cases. World Health Organization (WHO) grade II meningioma is associated with a high rate of recurrence and poorer survival than in grade I. The reference treatment is surgery, which should be as complete as possible. Currently, in grade II, there are no recommendations for systematic adjuvant treatment such as radiotherapy. We studied a homogeneous series of grade II meningiomas treated by surgery in two university hospital centers to analyze use of radiotherapy and its efficacy. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed patients in our database with WHO grade II meningioma, operated on between 2007 and 2010 in the university hospitals of Montpellier and Bordeaux, France. Clinical and radiological data, treatments and survival were analyzed. RESULTS Eighty-eight patients were included. Five-year overall survival was 89.7%. Nineteen patients received radiotherapy during follow-up, without significant impact on survival (P=0.27). CONCLUSION In WHO grade II meningioma, it is currently difficult to establish clear recommendations for radiotherapy. The present study is in accordance with the literature that early postoperative radiotherapy is not mandatory in grade II meningioma with macroscopically total resection.
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- G Poulen
- Department of neurosurgery, Gui de Chauliac hospital, Montpellier university medical center, 80, avenue Augustin-Fliche, 34295 Montpellier, France.
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- Department of neurosurgery, Pellegrin hospital, Bordeaux university medical center, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of neurosurgery, Gui de Chauliac hospital, Montpellier university medical center, 80, avenue Augustin-Fliche, 34295 Montpellier, France
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- Department of neurosurgery, Pellegrin hospital, Bordeaux university medical center, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of neurosurgery, Gui de Chauliac hospital, Montpellier university medical center, 80, avenue Augustin-Fliche, 34295 Montpellier, France; Inserm U1051, Montpellier neurosciences Institute, 80, avenue Augustin-Fliche, 34091 Montpellier, France
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Large volume re-irradiation for recurrent meningioma with pulsed reduced dose rate radiotherapy. J Neurooncol 2018; 141:103-109. [PMID: 30392090 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-018-03011-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2018] [Accepted: 09/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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PURPOSE Meningiomas comprise up to 30% of primary brain tumors. The majority of meningioma patients enjoy high rates of control after conventional therapies. However, patients with recurrent disease previously treated with radiotherapy have few options for salvage treatment, and systemic interventions have proven largely ineffective. The aim of this study was to determine whether pulsed reduced dose rate radiotherapy (PRDR) was well tolerated in a small cohort of patients with recurrent meningioma. METHODS We retrospectively identified eight patients with recurrent intracranial meningioma treated with PRDR from April 2013 to August of 2017 at a single institution. All patients had radiographic and/or pathologic evidence of progression prior to treatment and had previously completed conventional radiotherapy. Acute and late toxicities were graded based on CTCAE 4.0. RESULTS Of eight patients, six had histologically confirmed atypical meningiomas upon recurrence. All patients were re-treated with IMRT at an apparent dose rate of 0.0667 Gy/min. Median time between radiation courses was 7.7 years. Median PRDR dose was 54 Gy in 27 fractions to a median volume of 261.6 cm3. Two patients (25%) had in field failure with a median follow up of 23.3 months. PFS at 6 months was 100%. All but one (87.5%) patient was still alive at last follow up. No patient experienced grade ≥ 2 acute or late toxicities. CONCLUSIONS PRDR re-irradiation was well tolerated and appeared effective for a small cohort of patients with recurrent meningioma previously treated with radiotherapy. A phase II trial to assess this prospectively is in development.
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