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De Nigris Vasconcellos F, Pichardo-Rojas P, Fieldler AM, Mashiach E, Santhumayor B, Gorbachev J, Fountain H, Bandopadhay J, Almeida T, Sheehan J. Upfront stereotactic radiosurgery versus adjuvant radiosurgery for parasagittal and parafalcine meningiomas: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurosurg Rev 2024; 47:127. [PMID: 38514580 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-024-02360-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Parafalcine and parasagittal (PFPS) are common locations for meningiomas. Surgical resection for these tumors, the first-line treatment, poses challenges due to their proximity to critical structures. This systematic review investigates the use of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) as a treatment for PFPS meningiomas, aiming to elucidate its safety and efficacy. The review adhered to PRISMA guidelines. Searches were conducted on MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane. Inclusion criteria involved studies on SRS for PFPS meningiomas, reporting procedure outcomes and complications. Tumors were presumed or confirmed to be WHO grade 1. Data was systematically extracted. Meta-analysis was performed where applicable. The review included data from eight studies, 821 patients with 878 lesions. Tumor control was achieved in greater than 80% of cases. Adverse radiation effects were reported in 7.3% of them. Recurrence and further surgical approach were observed in 17.1% and 9.2% of cases, respectively. Symptom improvement was noted in 33.2% of patients. Edema occurred in approximately 25.1% of patients. A subgroup of 283 patients had upfront SRS, achieving tumor control in approximately 97% of such cases. SRS is a safe and effective treatment for PFPS meningiomas, both as an adjuvant therapy and as an upfront treatment for often smaller tumors. Post-SRS edema can typically be managed medically and usually does not require further surgical intervention. Further studies should provide more specific data on PFPS meningiomas. The use of single and hypofractionated SRS for larger volume PFPS meningiomas should be more explored to better define the risks and benefits.
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- Fernando De Nigris Vasconcellos
- Vivian L Smith, Department of Neurosurgery, Texas Institute for Restorative Neurotechnologies, UTHealth Houston, 6431 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
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- Vivian L Smith, Department of Neurosurgery, Texas Institute for Restorative Neurotechnologies, UTHealth Houston, 6431 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers University, Newark, USA
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- Vivian L Smith, Department of Neurosurgery, Texas Institute for Restorative Neurotechnologies, UTHealth Houston, 6431 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Miami, Miami, USA
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- Vivian L Smith, Department of Neurosurgery, Texas Institute for Restorative Neurotechnologies, UTHealth Houston, 6431 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA
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Manning P, Srinivas S, Bolar DS, Rajaratnam MK, Piccioni DE, McDonald CR, Hattangadi-Gluth JA, Farid N. Arterial spin labeled perfusion MRI for the assessment of radiation-treated meningiomas. FRONTIERS IN RADIOLOGY 2024; 4:1345465. [PMID: 38562528 PMCID: PMC10982483 DOI: 10.3389/fradi.2024.1345465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Purpose Conventional contrast-enhanced MRI is currently the primary imaging technique used to evaluate radiation treatment response in meningiomas. However, newer perfusion-weighted MRI techniques, such as 3D pseudocontinuous arterial spin labeling (3D pCASL) MRI, capture physiologic information beyond the structural information provided by conventional MRI and may provide additional complementary treatment response information. The purpose of this study is to assess 3D pCASL for the evaluation of radiation-treated meningiomas. Methods Twenty patients with meningioma treated with surgical resection followed by radiation, or by radiation alone, were included in this retrospective single-institution study. Patients were evaluated with 3D pCASL and conventional contrast-enhanced MRI before and after radiation (median follow up 6.5 months). Maximum pre- and post-radiation ASL normalized cerebral blood flow (ASL-nCBF) was measured within each meningioma and radiation-treated meningioma (or residual resected and radiated meningioma), and the contrast-enhancing area was measured for each meningioma. Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were used to compare pre- and post-radiation ASL-nCBF and pre- and post-radiation area. Results All treated meningiomas demonstrated decreased ASL-nCBF following radiation (p < 0.001). Meningioma contrast-enhancing area also decreased after radiation (p = 0.008) but only for approximately half of the meningiomas (9), while half (10) remained stable. A larger effect size (Wilcoxon signed-rank effect size) was seen for ASL-nCBF measurements (r = 0.877) compared to contrast-enhanced area measurements (r = 0.597). Conclusions ASL perfusion may provide complementary treatment response information in radiation-treated meningiomas. This complementary information could aid clinical decision-making and provide an additional endpoint for clinical trials.
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- Paul Manning
- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
- Center for Multimodal Imaging and Genetics, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Center for Multimodal Imaging and Genetics, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
- Center for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Center for Multimodal Imaging and Genetics, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Center for Multimodal Imaging and Genetics, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
- Department of Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
- Center for Multimodal Imaging and Genetics, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
- Center for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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Peters DR, Asher A, Conti A, Schiappacasse L, Daniel RT, Levivier M, Tuleasca C. Single fraction and hypofractionated radiosurgery for perioptic meningiomas-tumor control and visual outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurosurg Rev 2023; 46:287. [PMID: 37897519 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-023-02197-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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Perioptic meningiomas, defined as those that are less than 3 mm from the optic apparatus, are challenging to treat with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). Tumor control must be weighed against the risk of radiation-induced optic neuropathy (RION), as both tumor progression and RION can lead to visual decline. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of single fraction SRS and hypofractionated radiosurgery (hfRS) for perioptic meningiomas, evaluating tumor control and visual preservation rates. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we reviewed articles published between 1968 and December 8, 2022. We retained 5 studies reporting 865 patients, 438 cases treated in single fraction, while 427 with hfRS. For single fraction SRS, the overall rate of tumor control was 95.1%, with actuarial rates at 5 and 10 years of 96% and 89%, respectively; tumor progression was 7.7%. The rate of visual stability was 90.4%, including visual improvement in 29.3%. The rate of visual decline was 9.6%, including blindness in 1.2%. For hfRS, the overall rate of tumor control was 95.6% (range 92.1-99.1, p < 0.001); tumor progression was 4.4% (range 0.9-7.9, p = 0.01). Overall rate of visual stability was 94.9% (range 90.9-98.9, p < 0.001), including visual improvement in 22.7% (range 5.0-40.3, p = 0.01); visual decline was 5.1% (range 1.1-9.1, p = 0.013). SRS is an effective and safe treatment option for perioptic meningiomas. Both hypofractionated regimens and single fraction SRS can be considered.
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- David R Peters
- Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, Charlotte, NC, USA.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA.
- Neurosurgery Service and Gamma Knife Center, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, Charlotte, NC, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Unit of Neurosurgery, IRCCS Istituto Delle Scienze Neurologiche Di Bologna, Bellaria Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Neurosurgery Service and Gamma Knife Center, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
- Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM), University of Lausanne (UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Neurosurgery Service and Gamma Knife Center, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
- Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM), University of Lausanne (UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Neurosurgery Service and Gamma Knife Center, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
- Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM), University of Lausanne (UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland
- Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL, LTS-5), Lausanne, Switzerland
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Jo SW, Kim ES, Yoon DY, Kwon MJ. Changes in radiomic and radiologic features in meningiomas after radiation therapy. BMC Med Imaging 2023; 23:164. [PMID: 37858048 PMCID: PMC10588231 DOI: 10.1186/s12880-023-01116-0] [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: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study evaluated the radiologic and radiomic features extracted from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in meningioma after radiation therapy and investigated the impact of radiation therapy in treating meningioma based on routine brain MRI. METHODS Observation (n = 100) and radiation therapy (n = 62) patients with meningioma who underwent MRI were randomly divided (7:3 ratio) into training (n = 118) and validation (n = 44) groups. Radiologic findings were analyzed. Radiomic features (filter types: original, square, logarithm, exponential, wavelet; feature types: first order, texture, shape) were extracted from the MRI. The most significant radiomic features were selected and applied to quantify the imaging phenotype using random forest machine learning algorithms. Area under the curve (AUC), sensitivity, and specificity for predicting both the training and validation sets were computed with multiple-hypothesis correction. RESULTS The radiologic difference in the maximum area and diameter of meningiomas between two groups was statistically significant. The tumor decreased in the treatment group. A total of 241 series and 1691 radiomic features were extracted from the training set. In univariate analysis, 24 radiomic features were significantly different (P < 0.05) between both groups. Best subsets were one original, three first-order, and six wavelet-based features, with an AUC of 0.87, showing significant differences (P < 0.05) in multivariate analysis. When applying the model, AUC was 0.76 and 0.79 for the training and validation set, respectively. CONCLUSION In meningioma cases, better size reduction can be expected after radiation treatment. The radiomic model using MRI showed significant changes in radiomic features after radiation treatment.
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- Sang Won Jo
- Department of Radiology, Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, 22, Gwanpyeong-ro 170beon-gil, Dongan-gu, Anyang-si, 14068, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Radiology, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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Holtzman AL, Glassman GE, Dagan R, Rao D, Fiester PJ, Tavanaieour D, Morris CG, Indelicato DJ, Mendenhall WM. Long-term outcomes of fractionated proton beam therapy for benign or radiographic intracranial meningioma. J Neurooncol 2023; 161:481-489. [PMID: 36692832 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-022-04207-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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PURPOSE Benign intracranial meningioma is one of the most common primary brain neoplasms. Proton therapy has been increasingly utilized for nonoperative management of this neoplasm, yet few long-term outcomes studies exist. METHODS The medical records of a total of 59 patients with 64 lesions were reviewed under a prospective outcomes tracking protocol for histologically proven or radiographically benign meningioma. The patients were treated with proton therapy at the University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute between 2007 and 2019 and given a median dose of 50.4 GyRBE at 1.8 GyRBE (relative biological effectiveness) (range 48.6-61.2 GyRBE) in once-daily treatments. RESULTS With a median clinical and imaging follow-up of 6.3 and 4.7 years, the rates of 5-year actuarial local progression and cumulative incidence of grade 3 or greater toxicity were 6% (95% confidence interval [CI] 1%-14%), and 2% (95% CI < 1%-15%), respectively. Two patients experienced local progression after 5 years. The 5-year actuarial overall survival rate was 87% (95% CI 74-94%). CONCLUSION Fractionated PBT up to 50.4 GyRBE is a safe and highly effective therapy for treating benign intracranial meningioma.
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- Adam L Holtzman
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, 2015 North Jefferson Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32206, USA.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, 2015 North Jefferson Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32206, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, 2015 North Jefferson Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32206, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, 2015 North Jefferson Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32206, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, 2015 North Jefferson Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32206, USA
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Lisowski D, Trömel J, Lutyj P, Lewitzki V, Hartrampf PE, Polat B, Flentje M, Tamihardja J. Health-related quality of life and clinical outcome after radiotherapy of patients with intracranial meningioma. Sci Rep 2022; 12:19730. [PMID: 36396802 PMCID: PMC9672325 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-24192-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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This retrospective, single-institutional study investigated long-term outcome, toxicity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in meningioma patients after radiotherapy. We analyzed the data of 119 patients who received radiotherapy at our department from 1997 to 2014 for intracranial WHO grade I-III meningioma. Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (FSRT), intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) or radiosurgery radiation was applied. The EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-BN20 questionnaires were completed for assessment of HRQoL. Overall survival (OS) for the entire study group was 89.6% at 5 years and 75.9% at 10 years. Local control (LC) at 5 and 10 years was 82.4% and 73.4%, respectively. Local recurrence was observed in 22 patients (18.5%). Higher grade acute and chronic toxicities were observed in seven patients (5.9%) and five patients (4.2%), respectively. Global health status was rated with a mean of 59.9 points (SD 22.3) on QLQ-C30. In conclusion, radiotherapy resulted in very good long-term survival and tumor control rates with low rates of severe toxicities but with a deterioration of long-term HRQoL.
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- Dominik Lisowski
- grid.411760.50000 0001 1378 7891Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Josef-Schneider-Str. 11, 97080 Wuerzburg, Germany
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- grid.415896.70000 0004 0493 3473Department of Internal Medicine, Leopoldina Hospital Schweinfurt, Schweinfurt, Germany
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- grid.411760.50000 0001 1378 7891Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Josef-Schneider-Str. 11, 97080 Wuerzburg, Germany
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- grid.411760.50000 0001 1378 7891Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Josef-Schneider-Str. 11, 97080 Wuerzburg, Germany
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- grid.411760.50000 0001 1378 7891Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- grid.411760.50000 0001 1378 7891Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Josef-Schneider-Str. 11, 97080 Wuerzburg, Germany
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- grid.411760.50000 0001 1378 7891Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Josef-Schneider-Str. 11, 97080 Wuerzburg, Germany
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- grid.411760.50000 0001 1378 7891Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Josef-Schneider-Str. 11, 97080 Wuerzburg, Germany
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Piątek P, Kwiatkowski S, Milczarek O. Spinal meningiomas in pediatric patients – A case series and literature review. Surg Neurol Int 2022; 13:445. [PMID: 36324961 PMCID: PMC9610126 DOI: 10.25259/sni_365_2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background: Meningiomas are the most frequent intracranial tumors in the adult population; however, they are rare in pediatric patients. In children, meningiomas often require further diagnosis of genetic comorbidities. As many as, 50% of young patients with meningiomas suffer from neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2). Spinal meningiomas include only 10% of pediatric meningiomas. Case Description: Between 2000 and 2017, three children were hospitalized in the Neurosurgery Department. The patients reported prolonged periods of increasing neurological symptoms. In each case, a total gross tumor resection was performed. Histopathology result in each patient was meningioma psammomatosum. Only one girl required adjuvant radiotherapy (RTH) due to recurrent tumors. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed spinal nerves schwannomas and bilateral vestibular schwannomas in two patients with NF2. Conclusion: A slow tumor growth is characteristic of spinal meningiomas. Back pain is a frequent initial symptom of a slowly growing tumor mass. Subsequently, neurological deficits gradually increase. Patients require a long follow-up period and control MRI-scan. Children with diagnosed spinal meningioma should be strictly controlled because of the high risk of their developing other tumors associated with NF2. Surgical resection is the primary treatment modality of meningiomas. Adjuvant RTH should be recommended only for selected patients.
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- Paula Piątek
- Department of Neurosurgery, St Lukas Hospital in Tarnów, Poland,
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- Department of Childrens’ Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Childrens’ Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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Surgical and Functional Outcome after Resection of 64 Petroclival Meningiomas. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14184517. [PMID: 36139677 PMCID: PMC9496694 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14184517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective: The management of petroclival meningiomas (PCMs) remains notoriously difficult due to their close association with neurovascular structures and their complex anatomy, hence the surgical paradigm change from radical to functional resection in the past. With this study, we aimed to analyze surgical and functional outcomes of a modern consecutive series of patients with PCMs. Methods: We reviewed patient charts and imaging data of 64 consecutive patients from 2006 to 2018 with a PCM resected at our institution and compared surgical and functional outcomes between subgroups stratified by surgical approach. Results: Females comprised 67.2% of patients (n = 43), with a mean age of 55 years (median 56; range 21-84). Follow-up data were available for 68.8% and reached a mean of 42.3 months (range 1-129) with a median of 28.5 months. The mean tumor diameter was 37.3 mm (standard deviation (SD) 15.4; median 37.0). Infiltration of the cavernous sinus was observed in 34 cases (53.1%), and the lesions affected the brain stem in 28 cases (43.8%). Preoperative cranial nerve palsy was observed in 73.4% of cases; trigeminal neuropathy (42.2%), hearing loss (32.8%), and impairment of vision (18.8%) were the most common. A retrosigmoid approach was employed in 47 cases (78.1%), pterional in 10 (15.6%), combined petrosal in 2 (3.1%), and transnasal and subtemporal in 1 (1.6%). Fifteen cases (23.4%) were resected in a two-staged fashion. Gross total resection (GTR) was attempted in 30 (46.9%) cases without cavernous sinus infiltration and was achieved in 21 (70.0%) of these cases. Surgical complications occurred in 13 cases (20.3%), most commonly meningitis (n = 4; 6.3%). Postoperatively, 56 patients (87.5%) developed new cranial nerve palsy, of which 36 (63.6%) had improved or resolved on last follow up. Achieving GTR was not significantly associated with higher rates of surgical complications (chi-square; p = 0.288) or postoperative cranial nerve palsy (chi-square; p = 0.842). Of all cases, 20 (31.3%) underwent postoperative radiation. Tumor progression was observed in 10 patients (15.9%) after a mean 102 months (median 124). Conclusions: Surgical resection remains the mainstay of treatment for PCMs, with perioperative cranial neuropathies exhibiting favorable recovery rates. Most essentially, the preselection of patients with hallmarks of brain stem affection and cavernous sinus infiltration should dictate whether to strive for a functionally oriented strategy in favor of radical resection.
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Ruiz-Garcia H, Trifiletti DM, Mohammed N, Hung YC, Xu Z, Chytka T, Liscak R, Tripathi M, Arsanious D, Cifarelli CP, Caceres MP, Mathieu D, Speckter H, Mehta GU, Lekovic GP, Sheehan JP. Skull Base Meningiomas in Patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 2: An International Multicenter Study Evaluating Stereotactic Radiosurgery. Skull Base Surg 2022; 83:e173-e180. [PMID: 35832959 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1722937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Objective Meningiomas are the second most common tumors in neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF-2). Microsurgery is challenging in NF-2 patients presenting with skull base meningiomas due to the intrinsic risks and need for multiple interventions over time. We analyzed treatment outcomes and complications after primary Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKRS) to delineate its role in the management of these tumors. Methods An international multicenter retrospective study approved by the International Radiosurgery Research Foundation was performed. NF-2 patients with at least one growing and/or symptomatic skull base meningioma and 6-month follow-up after primary GKRS were included. Clinical and radiosurgical parameters were recorded for analysis. Results In total, 22 NF-2 patients with 54 skull base meningiomas receiving GKRS as primary treatment met inclusion criteria. Median age at GKRS was 38 years (10-79 years). Most lesions were located in the posterior fossa (55.6%). Actuarial progression free survival (PFS) rates were 98.1% at 2 years and 90.0% at 5 and 10 years. The median follow-up time after initial GKRS was 5.0 years (0.6-25.5 years). Tumor volume at GKRS was a predictor of tumor control. Lesions >5.5 cc presented higher chances to progress after radiosurgery ( p = 0.043). Three patients (13.64%) developed adverse radiation effects. No malignant transformation or death due to meningioma or radiosurgery was reported. Conclusions GKRS is effective and safe in the management of skull base meningiomas in NF-2 patients. Tumor volume deserve greater relevance during clinical decision-making regarding the most appropriate time to treat. GKRS offers a minimally invasive approach of particular interest in this specific group of patients.
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- Henry Ruiz-Garcia
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, United States.,Department of Neurological Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, United States.,Department of Neurological Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Na Homolce Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Na Homolce Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Université de Sherbrooke, Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Canada
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Université de Sherbrooke, Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Canada
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Dominican Gamma Knife Center and CEDIMAT Hospital, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, House Ear Institute, Los Angeles, California, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, House Ear Institute, Los Angeles, California, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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Samanci Y, Ardor GD, Peker S. Gamma Knife radiosurgery for tuberculum sellae meningiomas: a series of 78 consecutive patients. Neurosurg Rev 2022; 45:2315-2322. [PMID: 35138486 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-022-01753-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Outcomes of Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKRS) for tuberculum sellae meningiomas (TSMs) have not been reported explicitly within any meningioma series. We present the first and largest TSM series with clinical, radiosurgical, and outcome features for 78 consecutive patients managed with GKRS. Patients who underwent GKRS for TSMs between 2005 and 2021 and had a minimum of 6 months of follow-up were included. Medical records, imaging studies, and follow-up examinations were evaluated retrospectively. A total of 78 patients with a median age of 50.5 years were included. SRS was conducted as an upfront treatment for 38 patients (48.7%). The median target volume was 1.7 cm3 (range, 0.1-14.6). During a median follow-up of 78.5 months, the cumulative PFS rates of the whole cohort at 1, 5, and 10 years by Kaplan-Meier analysis were 100%, 97.9%, and 94.5%, respectively. Of 47 patients with impaired vision, improvement and/or preservation of visual acuity, and visual field were achieved in 55.3% and 42.6%, respectively. No new-onset hormonal deficits were observed. Based on our data, SRS represents an effective and safe modality for unresected or recurrent/residual TSMs. SRS should be offered to patients who are not willing or not ideal candidates for surgery.
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- Yavuz Samanci
- Department of Neurosurgery, Koç University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.,Department of Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center, Koç University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center, Koç University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center, Koç University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. .,Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Koç University, Davutpasa Caddesi No:4, 34010, Zeytinburnu/İstanbul, Turkey.
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Eldweik L. Radiation induced tissue necrosis mimicking orbital apex syndrome. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2022; 10:2050313X221123292. [PMID: 36119662 PMCID: PMC9478739 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x221123292] [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: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
We are reporting a unique case with findings resembling orbital apex syndrome due to
radiation-induced ischemic tissue necrosis following the treatment of meningiomatosis. In
our patient, radiation injury caused multiple neuropathies including: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th,
and 6th neuropathies with oculosympathetic pathway involvement. To our knowledge, our
patient has some unique features of complications related to radiation necrosis.
Describing this case will help clinicians to have a better understanding of the extent of
ocular manifestations secondary to radiation necrosis.
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- Luai Eldweik
- Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Asuzu DT, Bunevicius A, Kormath Anand R, Suleiman M, Nabeel AM, Reda WA, Tawadros SR, Abdel Karim K, El-Shehaby AMN, Emad Eldin RM, Chytka T, Liščák R, Sheehan K, Sheehan D, Perez Caceres M, Mathieu D, Lee CC, Yang HC, Picozzi P, Franzini A, Attuati L, Speckter H, Olivo J, Patel S, Cifarelli CP, Cifarelli DT, Hack JD, Strickland BA, Zada G, Chang EL, Fakhoury KR, Rusthoven CG, Warnick RE, Sheehan JP. Clinical and radiologic outcomes after stereotactic radiosurgery for meningiomas in direct contact with the optic apparatus: an international multicenter study. J Neurosurg 2021; 136:1070-1076. [PMID: 34560648 DOI: 10.3171/2021.3.jns21328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Resection of meningiomas in direct contact with the anterior optic apparatus carries risk of injury to the visual pathway. Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) offers a minimally invasive alternative. However, its use is limited owing to the risk of radiation-induced optic neuropathy. Few SRS studies have specifically assessed the risks and benefits of treating meningiomas in direct contact with the optic nerve, chiasm, or optic tract. The authors hypothesized that SRS is safe for select patients with meningiomas in direct contact with the anterior optic apparatus. METHODS The authors performed an international multicenter retrospective analysis of 328 patients across 11 institutions. All patients had meningiomas in direct contract with the optic apparatus. Patients were followed for a median duration of 56 months after SRS. Neurological examinations, including visual function evaluations, were performed at follow-up visits. Clinical and treatment variables were collected at each site according to protocol. Tumor volumes were assessed with serial MR imaging. Variables predictive of visual deficit were identified using univariable and multivariable logistic regression. RESULTS SRS was the initial treatment modality for 64.6% of patients, and 93% of patients received SRS as a single fraction. Visual information was available for 302 patients. Of these patients, visual decline occurred in 29 patients (9.6%), of whom 12 (41.4%) had evidence of tumor progression. Visual decline in the remaining 17 patients (5.6%) was not associated with tumor progression. Pre-SRS Karnofsky Performance Status predicted visual decline in adjusted analysis (adjusted OR 0.9, 95% CI 0.9-1.0, p < 0.01). Follow-up imaging data were available for 322 patients. Of these patients, 294 patients (91.3%) had radiographic evidence of stability or tumor regression at last follow up. Symptom duration was associated with tumor progression in adjusted analysis (adjusted OR 1.01, adjusted 95% CI 1.0-1.02, adjusted p = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS In this international multicenter study, the vast majority of patients exhibited tumor control and preservation of visual function when SRS was used to treat meningioma in direct contact with the anterior optic pathways. SRS is a relatively safe treatment modality for select patients with perioptic meningiomas in direct contact with the optic apparatus.
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- David T Asuzu
- 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.,20Surgical Neurology Branch, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- 2Gamma Knife Center Cairo, Nasser Institute Hospital, Cairo, Egypt.,3Neurosurgery Department, Benha University, Qalubya, Egypt
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- 2Gamma Knife Center Cairo, Nasser Institute Hospital, Cairo, Egypt.,4Neurosurgery Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- 2Gamma Knife Center Cairo, Nasser Institute Hospital, Cairo, Egypt.,4Neurosurgery Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- 2Gamma Knife Center Cairo, Nasser Institute Hospital, Cairo, Egypt.,6Clinical Oncology Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- 2Gamma Knife Center Cairo, Nasser Institute Hospital, Cairo, Egypt.,4Neurosurgery Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- 2Gamma Knife Center Cairo, Nasser Institute Hospital, Cairo, Egypt.,5Radiation Oncology Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Egypt
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- 7Stereotactic and Radiation Neurosurgery Department, Na Homolce Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- 7Stereotactic and Radiation Neurosurgery Department, Na Homolce Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- 8Department of Neurosurgery, Université de Sherbrooke, Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- 8Department of Neurosurgery, Université de Sherbrooke, Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- 9Department of Neurosurgery, Neurological Institute, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,10School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- 9Department of Neurosurgery, Neurological Institute, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,10School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- 11Department of Neurosurgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center-IRCCS, Rozzano, Italy
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- 11Department of Neurosurgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center-IRCCS, Rozzano, Italy
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- 11Department of Neurosurgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center-IRCCS, Rozzano, Italy
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- 12Centro Gamma Knife Dominicano and CEDIMAT Radiology Department, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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- 12Centro Gamma Knife Dominicano and CEDIMAT Radiology Department, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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- 13Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- 14Department of Neurosurgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia.,15Department of Radiation Oncology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- 14Department of Neurosurgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- 15Department of Radiation Oncology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- 16Department of Neurosurgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- 16Department of Neurosurgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- 17Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- 18Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado
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- 18Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado
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- 19Gamma Knife Center, Jewish Hospital, Mayfield Clinic, Cincinnati, Ohio; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Predict Treatment Response by Magnetic Resonance Diffusion Weighted Imaging: A Preliminary Study on 46 Meningiomas Treated with Proton-Therapy. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:diagnostics11091684. [PMID: 34574025 PMCID: PMC8469991 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11091684] [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: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective: a considerable subgroup of meningiomas (MN) exhibit indolent and insidious growth. Strategies to detect earlier treatment responses based on tumour biology rather than on size can be useful. We aimed to characterize therapy-induced changes in the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) of MN treated with proton-therapy (PT), determining whether the pre- and early post-treatment ADC values may predict tumour response. Methods: Forty-four subjects with MN treated with PT were retrospectively enrolled. All patients underwent conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) including diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) at baseline and each 3 months for a follow-up period up to 36 months after the beginning of PT. Mean relative ADC (rADCm) values of 46 MN were measured at each exam. The volume variation percentage (VV) for each MN was calculated. The Wilcoxon test was used to assess the differences in rADCm values between pre-treatment and post-treatment exams. Patients were grouped in terms of VV (threshold −20%). A p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant for all the tests. Results: A significant progressive increase of rADCm values was detected at each time point when compared to baseline rADCm (p < 0.05). Subjects that showed higher pre-treatment rADCm values had no significant volume changes or showed volume increase, while subjects that showed a VV < −20% had significantly lower pre-treatment rADCm values. Higher and earlier rADCm increases (3 months) are related to greater volume reduction. Conclusion: In MN treated with PT, pre-treatment rADCm values and longitudinal rADCm changes may predict treatment response.
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Xiao F, Shen J, Zhang L, Yang J, Weng Y, Fang Z, Zhang C, Ye H, Zhan R, Zheng X. Unilateral Subfrontal Approach for Giant Tuberculum Sellae Meningioma: Single Center Experience and Review of the Literature. Front Oncol 2021; 11:708235. [PMID: 34434897 PMCID: PMC8381050 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.708235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Microsurgical Transcranial approach (mTCA) is the primary choice for the resection of giant Tuberculum Sellae Meningiomas (TSM). The objective of this study is to explore surgical details of unilateral subfrontal approach. Methods Ten patients with giant TSM treated by unilateral subfrontal approach were included from January 2018 to June 2021. Demographic characteristics, surgical data, post-procedure complications and outcomes of patients have been descriptive analyzed, combined with systematic literature review to explore the surgical details and the prognosis of unilateral subfrontal approach. Results Ten patients include six male and four females, age range from 35 to 77 years, duration of visual impairment from 1 to 12 months, were all performed unilateral subfrontal approach. Nine patients achieved radical resection (Simpson grades I-II) through post-operative imaging confirmation, and Simpson IV resection was performed in the remaining one due to cavernous sinus invasion. The postoperative visual acuity was improved or maintained in 8 patients. Visual acuity decreased in 2 cases, including 1 case of optic nerve atrophy and the other case of optic canal not opening. Five cases with frontal sinus opened were repaired during the operation and there was no postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage or intracranial infection. One patient suffered from postoperative anosmia, one patient developed left limb weakness, but their symptoms have improved in the follow-up. Conclusion Summarize the experience of our center and previous literature, unilateral forehead bottom craniotomy is a feasible surgical approach for giant tuberculum sellae meningioma. Intraoperative application of EC glue and pedicled fascia flap to repair the frontal sinus can prevent complications associated with frontal sinus opening. Optic canal unroofing has huge advantage in visual improvement.
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- Feng Xiao
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Unterberger A, Ng E, Pradhan A, Kondajji A, Kulinich D, Duong C, Yang I. Adjuvant radiotherapy for atypical meningiomas is associated with improved progression free survival. J Neurol Sci 2021; 428:117590. [PMID: 34358821 DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2021.117590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the progression-free survival benefits of adjuvant radiotherapy (ART) following surgical resection compared to surgery alone in high-grade meningioma patients. METHODS We retrospectively identified 43 patients with atypical meningiomas, who underwent either radiotherapy post-surgical resection (Surgery+ART) or surgery alone (Surgery alone) at our institution between February 2007 to March 2019. GTR was achieved in 28 patients, and STR, in 11. Patient, meningioma, and treatment data were extracted from records and compared using Kaplan-Meier methodology, log-rank tests, and Cox proportional hazard models. Radiation complications were also evaluated. RESULTS Overall 32.6% (n = 14) of patients, 6 patients in the Surgery+ART group and 8 in the Surgery alone group, experienced recurrence. In the Surgery+ART group, the median PFS time was 46.5 months (CI: [35.8-50.6]), compared to 24.5 months (CI: [18.3-32.9]) in the Surgery alone group. 2-year PFS for Surgery+ART was 100% vs. 69.0% for Surgery alone, and the 5-year PFS rate was 70.6% and 39.2%, respectively (log-rank p-value = .004). CONCLUSIONS Our data revealed a significant PFS increase for those treated with adjuvant radiotherapy following surgery compared to surgery alone. Future prospective studies evaluating differing radiation modalities and dosages should be conducted.
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- Ansley Unterberger
- Departments of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA; David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Departments of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Departments of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA; David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Departments of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA; David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Departments of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA; David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Departments of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Departments of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA; Radiation Oncology, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA; Head and Neck Surgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA; Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA; Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA; David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Kowalchuk RO, Shepard MJ, Sheehan K, Sheehan D, Faramand A, Niranjan A, Kano H, Gurewitz J, Bernstein K, Liscak R, Guseynova K, Grills IS, Parzen JS, Cifarelli CP, Rehman AA, Atik A, Bakhsheshian J, Zada G, Chang E, Giannotta S, Speckter H, Wu HM, Kondziolka D, Mathieu D, Lee CC, Warnick RE, Lunsford LD, Trifiletti DM, Sheehan JP. Treatment of WHO Grade 2 Meningiomas With Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Identification of an Optimal Group for SRS Using RPA. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2021; 110:804-814. [PMID: 33548341 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2021.01.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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PURPOSE This study assesses a large multi-institutional database to present the outcomes of World Health Organization grade 2 meningiomas treated with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). We also compare the 3-year progression-free survival (PFS) to that reported in the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group 0539 phase 2 cooperative group meningioma trial. METHODS AND MATERIALS From an international, multicenter group, data were collected for grade 2 meningioma patients treated with SRS for demonstrable tumor from 1994 to 2019. Statistical methods used included the Kaplan-Meier method, Cox proportional hazards analysis, and recursive partitioning analysis. RESULTS Two hundred thirty-three patients treated at 12 institutions were included. Patients presented at a median age of 60 years (range, 13-90), and many had at least 2 prior resections (30%) or radiation therapy (22%). Forty-eight percent of patients had prior gross total resection. At SRS, the median treatment volume was 6.1 cm3 (0.1-97.6). A median 15 Gy (10-30) was delivered to a median percent isodose of 50 (30-80), most commonly in 1 fraction (95%). A model was developed using recursive partitioning analysis, with one point attributed to age >50 years, treatment volume >11.5 cm3, and prior radiation therapy or multiple surgeries. The good-prognostic group (score, 0-1) had improved PFS (P < .005) and time to local failure (P < .005) relative to the poor-prognostic group (score, 2-3). Age >50 years (hazard ratio = 1.85 [95% confidence interval, 1.09-3.14]) and multiple prior surgeries (hazard ratio = 1.80 [1.09-2.99]) also portended reduced PFS in patients without prior radiation therapy. Two hundred eighteen of 233 patients in this study qualified for the high-risk group of Radiation Therapy Oncology Group 0539, and they demonstrated similar outcomes (3-year PFS: 53.9% vs 58.8%). The good-prognostic group of SRS patients demonstrated slightly improved outcomes (3-year PFS: 63.1% vs 58.8%). CONCLUSIONS SRS should be considered in carefully selected patients with atypical meningiomas. We suggest the use of our good-prognostic group to optimize patient selection, and we strongly encourage the initiation of a clinical trial to prospectively validate these outcomes.
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- Roman O Kowalchuk
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Center of Image Guided Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Center of Image Guided Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Center of Image Guided Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Neurosurgery, NYU Langone Health System, New York, New York
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- Department of Medical Physics, NYU Langone Health System, New York, New York
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- Department of Stereotactic and Radiation Neurosurgery, Na Homolce Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Stereotactic and Radiation Neurosurgery, Na Homolce Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Beaumont Health, Royal Oak, Michigan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Beaumont Health, Royal Oak, Michigan
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Centro Gamma Knife Dominicano, CEDIMAT, Plaza de la Salud, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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- Department of Radiology, Taipei Veteran General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, NYU Langone Health System, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Université de Sherbrooke, Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Neurosurgery, Taipei Veteran General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayfield Clinic, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Center of Image Guided Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Mayo Clinic, Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Bunevicius A, Anand RK, Suleiman M, Nabeel AM, Reda WA, Tawadros SR, Abdelkarim K, El-Shehaby AMN, Emad RM, Chytka T, Liscak R, Sheehan K, Sheehan D, Caceres MP, Mathieu D, Lee CC, Yang HC, Picozzi P, Franzini A, Attuati L, Speckter H, Olivo J, Patel S, Cifarelli CP, Cifarelli DT, Hack JD, Strickland BA, Zada G, Chang EL, Fakhoury KR, Rusthoven CG, Warnick RE, Sheehan J. Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Perioptic Meningiomas: An International, Multicenter Study. Neurosurgery 2021; 88:828-837. [PMID: 33475718 DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyaa544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is increasingly used for management of perioptic meningiomas. OBJECTIVE To study the safety and effectiveness of SRS for perioptic meningiomas. METHODS From 12 institutions participating in the International Radiosurgery Research Foundation (IRRF), we retrospectively assessed treatment parameters and outcomes following SRS for meningiomas located within 3 mm of the optic apparatus. RESULTS A total of 438 patients (median age 51 yr) underwent SRS for histologically confirmed (29%) or radiologically suspected (71%) perioptic meningiomas. Median treatment volume was 8.01 cm3. Median prescription dose was 12 Gy, and median dose to the optic apparatus was 8.50 Gy. A total of 405 patients (93%) underwent single-fraction SRS and 33 patients (7%) underwent hypofractionated SRS. During median imaging follow-up of 55.6 mo (range: 3.15-239 mo), 33 (8%) patients experienced tumor progression. Actuarial 5-yr and 10-yr progression-free survival was 96% and 89%, respectively. Prescription dose of ≥12 Gy (HR: 0.310; 95% CI [0.141-0.679], P = .003) and single-fraction SRS (HR: 0.078; 95% CI [0.016-0.395], P = .002) were associated with improved tumor control. A total of 31 (10%) patients experienced visual decline, with actuarial 5-yr and 10-yr post-SRS visual decline rates of 9% and 21%, respectively. Maximum dose to the optic apparatus ≥10 Gy (HR = 2.370; 95% CI [1.086-5.172], P = .03) and tumor progression (HR = 4.340; 95% CI [2.070-9.097], P < .001) were independent predictors of post-SRS visual decline. CONCLUSION SRS provides durable tumor control and quite acceptable rates of vision preservation in perioptic meningiomas. Margin dose of ≥12 Gy is associated with improved tumor control, while a dose to the optic apparatus of ≥10 Gy and tumor progression are associated with post-SRS visual decline.
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- Adomas Bunevicius
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Gamma Knife Center Cairo, Nasser Institute Hospital, Cairo, Egypt.,Neurosurgery Department, Benha University, Qalubya, Egypt
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- Gamma Knife Center Cairo, Nasser Institute Hospital, Cairo, Egypt.,Neurosurgery Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Gamma Knife Center Cairo, Nasser Institute Hospital, Cairo, Egypt.,Neurosurgery Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Gamma Knife Center Cairo, Nasser Institute Hospital, Cairo, Egypt.,Clinical Oncology Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Gamma Knife Center Cairo, Nasser Institute Hospital, Cairo, Egypt.,Neurosurgery Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Gamma Knife Center Cairo, Nasser Institute Hospital, Cairo, Egypt.,Radiation Oncology Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Stereotactic and Radiation Neurosurgery Department, Na Homolce Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Stereotactic and Radiation Neurosurgery Department, Na Homolce Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Université de Sherbrooke, Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Université de Sherbrooke, Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurological Institute, Taipei Veteran General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurological Institute, Taipei Veteran General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Centro Gamma Knife Dominicano and CEDIMAT Radiology Department, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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- Centro Gamma Knife Dominicano and CEDIMAT Radiology Department, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia.,Department of Radiation Oncology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado
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- Gamma Knife Center, Jewish Hospital, Mayfield Clinic, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Spaniol M, Mai S, Zakrzewski T, Ehmann M, Stieler F. Inverse planning in Gamma Knife radiosurgery: A comparative planning study. Phys Med 2021; 82:269-278. [PMID: 33706117 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2021.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2020] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To determine the advantages of inverse planning using a prerelease version of Leksell Gamma Knife® (LGK) Lightning (Elekta AB, Sweden) compared to manual forward planning. METHODS Thirty-eight patients with metastases (MET, n = 15), vestibular schwannomas (VS, n = 11) and meningiomas (MEN, n = 12), treated with LGK Icon™ at our institution, were analyzed retrospectively. For each case, an inverse (inv) and inverse full coverage (fc) treatment plan was generated using LGK Lightning and compared to the clinical plans. Several dosimetry and efficiency characteristics were compared for each indication. The mean, median difference and interquartile range were reported and the significance was assessed with a paired-sample Wilcoxon test (significance level < 0.05). Further, the inter operator variability was analyzed for multiple users. RESULTS Inv and fc treatment plans show improved target coverage (up to 3.6%) for all analyzed paradigms. For inv plans, the selectivity is enhanced (MET: 2.9%; VS: 1.8%; MEN: 1%) and the organ at risk doses are significantly reduced (VS: up to 4.5%; MEN: up to 17.5%). For inv and fc plans, the beam on time (BOT) is shortened (MET: up to 7.9%; benign tumors: 49.5%). The inter operator variability analysis shows similar treatment plan quality with small differences in plan efficiency (difference in BOT: 1-3.3 min). CONCLUSIONS LGK Lightning allows to generate improved LGK treatment plans regarding plan quality with reduced BOT compared to manual forward plans. The inter operator variability showed that multiple users with different experiences can generate similar treatment plan quality using LGK Lightning.
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- Manon Spaniol
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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Unterberger A, Nguyen T, Duong C, Kondajji A, Kulinich D, Yang I. Meta-analysis of adjuvant radiotherapy for intracranial atypical and malignant meningiomas. J Neurooncol 2021; 152:205-216. [PMID: 33635510 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-020-03674-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Meningiomas comprise 33% of all CNS tumors. The World Health Organization (WHO) describes meningiomas as benign (BM), atypical (AM), and malignant/anaplastic (MM). High-grade meningiomas such as AMs and MMs are more aggressive, recur more frequently, and portend a worse prognosis than BMs. Currently, the standard treatment for high-grade meningiomas, especially AMs, is ill-defined. In particular, the benefit to survival outcomes of adjuvant radiotherapy post-surgical resection remains unclear. In this study, we investigated the effect of adjuvant radiotherapy (ART) post-surgery on survival outcomes compared to surgery alone for high-grade meningiomas. METHODS PRISMA guidelines were a foundation for our literature review. We screened the PubMed database for studies reporting overall survival (OS), progression free survival (PFS), and tumor recurrence for intracranial, primary AM and MMs treated with surgery+ART or surgery alone. Fixed and random effect models compared tumor control rate for AM aforementioned groups. RESULTS Mean 5-year PFS was 76.9% for AM (surgery+ART) and 55.9% for AM (surgery alone) patients. Mean 5-year OS was 81.3% and 74% for AM (surgery+ART) and AM (surgery alone) groups, respectively. Overall, the mean 5-year PFS for aggregated high-grade meningiomas AM+MM (surgery+ART) was 67.6%. Fixed effect models revealed tumor control rate as 76% for AM (surgery+ART) and 69% for AM (surgery alone) groups. ART induced toxicity incidence ranged from 12.0% to 35.5% for AM and MM patients. CONCLUSIONS Our analysis suggests that (surgery+ART) may increase PFS, OS, and tumor control rates in high-grade meningiomas. However, further studies involving surgery+ ART should be conducted to fully evaluate the ideal radiosurgical candidate, modality, and dosage.
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- Ansley Unterberger
- Department of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA.,David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA.,David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA.,David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA. .,Department of Radiation Oncology, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA. .,Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA. .,Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA. .,Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA. .,Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA. .,David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Combs SE, Baumert BG, Bendszus M, Bozzao A, Brada M, Fariselli L, Fiorentino A, Ganswindt U, Grosu AL, Lagerwaard FL, Niyazi M, Nyholm T, Paddick I, Weber DC, Belka C, Minniti G. ESTRO ACROP guideline for target volume delineation of skull base tumors. Radiother Oncol 2020; 156:80-94. [PMID: 33309848 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2020.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE For skull base tumors, target definition is the key to safe high-dose treatments because surrounding normal tissues are very sensitive to radiation. In the present work we established a joint ESTRO ACROP guideline for the target volume definition of skull base tumors. MATERIAL AND METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed using various combinations of the following medical subjects headings (MeSH) and free-text words: "radiation therapy" or "stereotactic radiosurgery" or "proton therapy" or "particle beam therapy" and "skull base neoplasms" "pituitary neoplasms", "meningioma", "craniopharyngioma", "chordoma", "chondrosarcoma", "acoustic neuroma/vestibular schwannoma", "organs at risk", "gross tumor volume", "clinical tumor volume", "planning tumor volume", "target volume", "target delineation", "dose constraints". The ACROP committee identified sixteen European experts in close interaction with the ESTRO clinical committee who analyzed and discussed the body of evidence concerning target delineation. RESULTS All experts agree that magnetic resonance (MR) images with high three-dimensional spatial accuracy and tissue-contrast definition, both T2-weighted and volumetric T1-weighted sequences, are required to improve target delineation. In detail, several key issues were identified and discussed: i) radiation techniques and immobilization, ii) imaging techniques and target delineation, and iii) technical aspects of radiation treatments including planning techniques and dose-fractionation schedules. Specific target delineation issues with regard to different skull base tumors, including pituitary adenomas, meningiomas, craniopharyngiomas, acoustic neuromas, chordomas and chondrosarcomas are presented. CONCLUSIONS This ESTRO ACROP guideline achieved detailed recommendations on target volume definition for skull base tumors, as well as comprehensive advice about imaging modalities and radiation techniques.
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- Stephanie E Combs
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany; Institute of Radiation Medicine, Department of Radiation Sciences, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Munich, Germany; German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) Partner Site (DKTK), Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Radiation Oncology, Cantonal Hospital Graubuenden, Chur, Switzerland
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany
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- Dipartimento NESMOS, Università Sapienza Roma, Azienda Ospedaliera Sant'Andrea, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Bebington, United Kingdom
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- Radiotherapy Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, General Regional Hospital F. Miulli, Acquaviva delle fonti, Italy
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- Department of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Faculty, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) Partner Site Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, The Netherlands
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- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) Partner Site (DKTK), Munich, Germany; Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Sciences, Radiation Physics, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Queen Square Radiosurgery Centre, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University of Siena, Siena, Italy; IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli, Italy.
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Image-Guided Multisession Radiosurgery of Skull Base Meningiomas. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12123569. [PMID: 33260363 PMCID: PMC7761100 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12123569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Stereotactic radiosurgery has changed the landscape of treatment for skull base meningiomas. Lesions encasing or compressing radiosensitive structures are considered not suitable for single session stereotactic radiosurgery because of the high risk of side effects. Multisession stereotactic radiosurgery can reduce these risks, allowing for normal tissue repair between fractions, while delivering a high dose per fraction. The aim of this study is to validate the role of multi-session stereotactic radiosurgery in the treatment of skull base meningiomas, through a retrospective analysis of 156 patients affected by skull base meningioma, treated at the University of Messina between 2008 and 2018. Our study suggests that multisession stereotactic radiosurgery represents a safe and effective profile in the treatment of skull base meningioma, providing a satisfactory local control and a low toxicity rate, together with patient comfort from a frameless procedure. Abstract Background: The efficacy of single-session stereotactic radiosurgery (sSRS) for the treatment of intracranial meningioma is widely recognized. However, sSRS is not always feasible in cases of large tumors and those lying close to critically radiation-sensitive structures. When surgery is not recommended, multi-session stereotactic radiosurgery (mSRS) can be applied. Even so, the efficacy and best treatment schedule of mSRS are not yet established. The aim of this study is to validate the role of mSRS in the treatment of skull base meningiomas. Methods: A retrospective analysis of patients with skull base meningiomas treated with mSRS (two to five fractions) at the University of Messina, Italy, from 2008 to 2018, was conducted. Results: 156 patients met the inclusion criteria. The median follow-up period was 36.2 ± 29.3 months. Progression-free survival at 2-, 5-, and 10- years was 95%, 90%, and 80.8%, respectively. There were no new visual or motor deficits, nor cranial nerves impairments, excluding trigeminal neuralgia, which was reported by 5.7% of patients. One patient reported carotid occlusion and one developed brain edema. Conclusion: Multisession radiosurgery is an effective approach for skull base meningiomas. The long-term control is comparable to that obtained with conventionally-fractionated radiotherapy, while the toxicity rate is very limited.
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Yu Z, Huang B, Liang R. Radiation-induced cavernous malformation after stereotactic radiosurgery for cavernous sinus meningioma: a case report. BMC Neurol 2020; 20:422. [PMID: 33218314 PMCID: PMC7678286 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-020-01995-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Background Radiation-induced cavernous malformation (RICM) is a rare sequela of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) treatment of intracranial tumors. To date, no study reported on RICM after SRS for meningiomas originating from the skull base. The relationship between locus of initial meningioma and RICM has not been studied. Case presentation A 57-year-old woman presented with persistent headaches and blepharoptosis at initial episode. MRI disclosed a right parasellar lesion, diagnosed as a cavernous sinus meningioma (CSM). After receiving a single-fractionated SRS, headache relieved, but blepharoptosis did not significantly improve. Three years and three months later, she returned with headaches and dizziness. MRI showed an enlarged CSM. Moreover, a new mass-like lesion, suspected hemangioma, appeared in the nearby right temporal lobe. After surgical removal of the new lesion and the CSM, the patient’s neurological symptoms significantly improved. Pathology confirmed CSM and temporal RICM. Conclusions We report the first rare case of RICM occurring after SRS for CSM. The RICM may be in the same region as the initial tumor. Surgical intervention was preferred for symptomatic RICM and initial meningioma. We recommend long-term regular followup MRIs for patients with meningioma after SRS treatment.
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- Zuan Yu
- Department of Neurosurgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No. 29 Xinquan Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No. 29 Xinquan Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No. 29 Xinquan Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China.
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Baker S, Logie N, Paulson K, Duimering A, Murtha A. Radiotherapy for Brain Tumors: Current Practice and Future Directions. CURRENT CANCER THERAPY REVIEWS 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1573394715666181129105542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Radiotherapy is an important component of the treatment for primary and metastatic
brain tumors. Due to the close proximity of critical structures and normal brain parenchyma, Central
Nervous System (CNS) radiotherapy is associated with adverse effects such as neurocognitive
deficits, which must be weighed against the benefit of improved tumor control. Advanced radiotherapy
technology may help to mitigate toxicity risks, although there is a paucity of high-level
evidence to support its use. Recent advances have been made in the treatment for gliomas, meningiomas,
benign tumors, and metastases, although outcomes remain poor for many high grade
tumors. This review highlights recent developments in CNS radiotherapy, discusses common
treatment toxicities, critically reviews advanced radiotherapy technologies, and highlights promising
treatment strategies to improve clinical outcomes in the future.
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- Sarah Baker
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute, Jacksonville, FL, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Joshi KC, Raghavan A, Muhsen B, Hsieh J, Borghei-Razavi H, Chao ST, Barnett GH, Suh JH, Neyman G, Kshettry VR, Recinos PF, Mohammadi AM, Angelov L. Fractionated Gamma Knife radiosurgery for skull base meningiomas: a single-institution experience. Neurosurg Focus 2020; 46:E8. [PMID: 31153152 DOI: 10.3171/2019.3.focus1963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 03/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVEGamma Knife radiosurgery (GKRS) has been successfully used for the treatment of intracranial meningiomas given its steep dose gradients and high-dose conformality. However, treatment of skull base meningiomas (SBMs) may pose significant risk to adjacent radiation-sensitive structures such as the cranial nerves. Fractionated GKRS (fGKRS) may decrease this risk, but until recently it has not been practical with traditional pin-based systems. This study reports the authors' experience in treating SBMs with fGKRS, using a relocatable, noninvasive immobilization system.METHODSThe authors performed a retrospective review of all patients who underwent fGKRS for SBMs between 2013 and 2018 delivered using the Extend relocatable frame system or the Icon system. Patient demographics, pre- and post-GKRS tumor characteristics, perilesional edema, prior treatment details, and clinical symptoms were evaluated. Volumetric analysis of pre-GKRS, post-GKRS, and subsequent follow-up visits was performed.RESULTSTwenty-five patients met inclusion criteria. Nineteen patients were treated with the Icon system, and 6 patients were treated with the Extend system. The mean pre-fGKRS tumor volume was 7.62 cm3 (range 4.57-13.07 cm3). The median margin dose was 25 Gy delivered in 4 (8%) or 5 (92%) fractions. The median follow-up time was 12.4 months (range 4.7-17.4 months). Two patients (9%) experienced new-onset cranial neuropathy at the first follow-up. The mean postoperative tumor volume reduction was 15.9% with 6 patients (27%) experiencing improvement of cranial neuropathy at the first follow-up. Median first follow-up scans were obtained at 3.4 months (range 2.8-4.3 months). Three patients (12%) developed asymptomatic, mild perilesional edema by the first follow-up, which remained stable subsequently.CONCLUSIONSfGKRS with relocatable, noninvasive immobilization systems is well tolerated in patients with SBMs and demonstrated satisfactory tumor control as well as limited radiation toxicity. Future prospective studies with long-term follow-up and comparison to single-session GKRS or fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy are necessary to validate these findings and determine the efficacy of this approach in the management of SBMs.
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- Krishna C Joshi
- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.,3Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center, Neurological Institute; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.,3Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center, Neurological Institute; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.,3Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center, Neurological Institute; and
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- 3Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center, Neurological Institute; and.,4Department of Radiation Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.,3Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center, Neurological Institute; and
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- 3Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center, Neurological Institute; and.,4Department of Radiation Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- 3Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center, Neurological Institute; and.,4Department of Radiation Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.,3Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center, Neurological Institute; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.,3Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center, Neurological Institute; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.,3Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center, Neurological Institute; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.,3Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center, Neurological Institute; and
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Mendoza YM, Buck RM, Boldt BM. Extracranial meningioma as an incidental infratemporal fossa mass in a patient presenting with a history of traumatic brain injury. BMJ Case Rep 2020; 13:13/6/e236298. [PMID: 32554455 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-236298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Yolanda M Mendoza
- Department of Radiology, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington, USA.,Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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Liu J, Rojas R, Lam FC, Mirza FA, Mahadevan A, Kasper EM. Indications, feasibility, safety, and efficacy of CyberKnife radiotherapy for the treatment of olfactory groove meningiomas: a single institutional retrospective series. Radiat Oncol 2020; 15:63. [PMID: 32164781 PMCID: PMC7069021 DOI: 10.1186/s13014-020-01506-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2019] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose To assess the safety and efficacy of CyberKnife® radiotherapy (CKRT) for the treatment of olfactory groove meningiomas (OGMs). Methods A retrospective review was performed of 13 patients with OGM treated with CKRT from September 2005 to May 2018 at our institution. Nine patients were treated primarily with CKRT, 3 for residual disease following resection, and 1 for disease recurrence. Results Five patients were treated with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), 6 with hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (HSRT), and 2 with fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (FSRT). The median tumor volume was 8.12 cm3. The median prescribed dose was 14.8 Gy for SRS, 27.3 Gy for HSRT, and 50.2 Gy for FSRT. The median maximal dose delivered was 32.27 Gy. Median post treatment follow-up was 48 months. Twelve of 13 patients yielded a 100% regional control rate with a median tumor volume reduction of 31.7%. Six of the 12 patients had reduced tumor volumes while the other 6 had no changes. The thirteenth patient had significant radiation-induced edema requiring surgical decompression. Twelve patients were alive and neurologically stable at the time of the review. One patient died from pneumonia unrelated to his CKRT treatment. Conclusions CKRT appears to be safe and effective for the treatment of OGMs.
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- Jianmin Liu
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Hamilton General Hospital, McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, 237 Barton Street East, Hamilton, ON, L2L 8X8, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KT, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Geisinger Medical Group, Danville, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. .,Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Hamilton General Hospital, McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, 237 Barton Street East, Hamilton, ON, L2L 8X8, Canada.
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Hamed SA. Parasellar meningioma presenting by stroke and bilateral occlusion of the internal carotid arteries: A case report. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2020; 8:2050313X20902337. [PMID: 32047631 PMCID: PMC6984423 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x20902337] [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: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 12/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Cerebrovascular stroke caused by skull base meningioma has been rarely reported. A 30-year-old male presented (April 2015) with acute right-sided hemiplegia. His brain neuroimaging (computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging) showed left ischemic infarction in the territory of middle cerebral artery. Magnetic resonance imaging also showed a right parasellar solid lesion which extended to the right basisphenoid and cavernous sinus and attenuated the right internal carotid artery. It also had left smaller parasellar extension. The lesion enhanced uniformly and strongly following gadolinium injection. Digital subtraction angiography using selective catheterization of both common carotid and left vertebral arteries (07/13/2015) showed occlusion of both internal carotid arteries and faint visualization of left terminal internal carotid artery and its bifurcation. The right internal carotid artery and its branches were not visualized. Left vertebral injection showed prominent left vertebral and basilar arteries and filling of both internal carotid arteries through posterior communicating arteries. A faint blush of contrast was noticed at the parasellar region coinciding with meningioma. The patient received three treatment sessions of gamma knife radiosurgery as follow: 20 cc of the tumor was treated with 12 Gy (15 August 2015), 1.7 cc was treated with 10 Gy (31 January 2016), and 2.5 cc was treated with 11 Gy (13 August 2016) which resulted in complete clinical recovery and tumor size reduction. Compensation from the posterior communicating and external carotid arteries might explain the complete clinical recovery after tumor size reduction with gamma knife radiosurgery.
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- Sherifa A Hamed
- Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, Hospital of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, Assiut University Hospital, Assiut, Egypt
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The pretemporal trans-cavernous trans-Meckel’s trans-tentorial trans-petrosal approach: a combo skill in treating skull base meningiomas. J Neurooncol 2020; 146:407-416. [DOI: 10.1007/s11060-019-03354-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 11/22/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Pinzi V, Marchetti M, De Martin E, Cuccarini V, Tramacere I, Ghielmetti F, Fumagalli ML, Iezzoni C, Fariselli L. Multisession radiosurgery for intracranial meningioma treatment: study protocol of a single arm, monocenter, prospective trial. Radiat Oncol 2020; 15:26. [PMID: 32000819 PMCID: PMC6993396 DOI: 10.1186/s13014-020-1478-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Single session radiosurgery represents a widely accepted treatment for intracranial meningiomas. However, this approach could involve a high risk of treatment-related complications when applied to large volume lesions. In these cases and for those not suitable for surgical resection, radiosurgery in multisession setting could represents a viable option. The literature results are reassuring in terms of correlated adverse events as well as in terms of tumor control. However, no prospective long-term results are available. In this scenario, we design a prospective monocentric phase II study, in order to verify the safety of a multisession radiosurgery schedule delivering 25 Gy in 5 daily fractions. Methods Patients diagnosed with large and/or near to critical structures, intracranial meningiomas have been treated by means of multisession radiosurgery in both exclusive and postoperative settings. The primary study aim is safety that has been being prospectively scored based on international scales, including NCI Common Toxicity criteria, version 4.03, Barrow Neurological Institute pain intensity score, Barrow Neurological Institute facial numbness score and House-Brackmann Facial Nerve Grading System for qualitative analysis. Secondary aim is treatment efficacy in terms of local control that has been being assessed on volumetric analysis. Discussion This is the first prospective phase II trial on multisession radiosurgery for large and/or near to critical structures intracranial meningiomas. If positive results will be found, this study could represent the starting point for a phase III trial exploring the role of multisession radiosurgery in the exclusive and postoperative radiation therapy treatment of intracranial meningiomas. Trial registration Trial registration: clinicaltrials.gov platform (Multisession Radiosurgery in Large Meningiomas –MuRaLM- identifier NCT02974127). Registered: November 28, 2016. Retrospectively registered, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02974127?term=radiosurgery&cond=Intracranial+Meningioma&draw=2&rank=1
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- V Pinzi
- Neurosurgery Department, Radiotherapy Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy.
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- Neurosurgery Department, Radiotherapy Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Health Department, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Neuroradiology, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Via Celoria 11, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Research and Clinical Development, Scientific Directorate, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Health Department, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Health Department, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Department, Radiotherapy Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Department, Radiotherapy Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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Mohamed Ali A, Mathis T, Bensadoun RJ, Thariat J. Radiation induced optic neuropathy: Does treatment modality influence the risk? Bull Cancer 2019; 106:1160-1176. [PMID: 31757405 DOI: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2019.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2019] [Revised: 06/29/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Radiation induced optic neuropathy (RION) is a rare but disastrous complication of radiation therapy in treatment of periorbital tumors. The objective of this study is to investigate the incidence of RION in series of patients treated from peri orbital tumors by recent photon and proton irradiation modalities. We searched the Pub Med database for studies in periorbital tumors including base of skull, sinonasal, pituitary, nasopharyngeal tumors and craniopharyngioma treated with Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and with proton beam therapy (PBT) between 1992 and 2017 excluding metastatic tumors, lymphomas, pediatric series, those treated mainly with chemotherapy, target therapy and those written in languages other than English and French. The result retrieved 421 articles that were revised by the panel. Fourteen articles with IMRT and 27 with PBT reported usable data for the review from which 31studies that had pointed to the doses to the optic nerve (ON) and/or optic chiasm (OC) and incidence of RION have been analyzed. We have found that the incidence of RION had been reported fairly in both modalities and many other factors related to the patient, tumor, and irradiation process interplay in its development. We have concluded that proper treatment planning, good selection of treatment modality, adherence to dose constraints applied to critical structures all along with regular oncological and ophthalmological follow up, control of co-morbidities and early intervention, could help reducing its magnitude.
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- Ali Mohamed Ali
- Sohag University, Sohag University Hospital, Department of Clinical Oncology, Sohag East, 82524 Sohag, Egypt
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- Croix-Rousse University Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, 103, grande rue de la Croix-Rousse, Lyon, France; UMR-CNRS 5510, Mateis, Villeurbanne, Lyon, France
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- Centre François-Baclesse/ARCHADE, Department of Radiation Oncology, 3, avenue General Harris, 14000 Caen, France; Unicaen - Normandie Université, laboratoire de physique corpusculaire IN2P3/ENSICAEN - UMR6534, boulevard du Marechal Juin, 14050 Caen, France
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Alfredo C, Carolin S, Güliz A, Anne K, Antonio P, Alberto C, Stefano P, Antonino G, Harun B, Markus K, Franziska M, Phuong N, Franziska L, Peter V, Volker B, David K. Normofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy versus CyberKnife-based hypofractionation in skull base meningioma: a German and Italian pooled cohort analysis. Radiat Oncol 2019; 14:201. [PMID: 31718650 PMCID: PMC6852939 DOI: 10.1186/s13014-019-1397-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background This retrospective German and Italian multicenter analysis aimed to compare the role of normofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (nFSRT) to CyberKnife-based hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (CK-hFSRT) for skull base meningiomas. Methods Overall, 341 patients across three centers were treated with either nFSRT or CK-hFSRT for skull base meningioma. Treatment planning was based on computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) following institutional guidelines. Most nFSRT patients received 33 × 1.8 Gy, and most CK-hFSRT patients received 5 × 5 Gy. The median follow-up time was 36 months (range: 1–232 months). Results In the CK-hFSRT group, the 1-, 3-, and 10-year local control (LC) rates were 99.4, 96.8, and 80.3%, respectively. In the nFSRT group, the 1-, 3-, and 10-year LC rates were 100, 99, and 79.1%, respectively. There were no significant differences in LC rates between the nFSRT and CK-hFSRT groups (p = 0.56, hazard ratio = 0.76, 95% confidence interval, 0.3–1.9). In the CK-hFSRT group, only one case (0.49%) of severe toxicity (CTCAE 4.0 ≥ 3) was observed. In the nFSRT group, three cases (2.1%) of grade III toxicity were observed. Conclusion This analysis of pooled data from three centers showed excellent LC and low side effect rates for patients treated with CK-hFSRT or nFSRT. The efficacy, safety, and convenience of a shortened treatment period provide a compelling case for the use of CK-hFSRT in patients with moderate size skull base meningioma and provided that OAR constraints are met.
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- Conti Alfredo
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.,Department of Neurosurgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- CyberKnife Center, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Department of Radiation Oncology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,CyberKnife Center, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Berlin Institute of Health (BIH), 10178, Berlin, Germany
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- CyberKnife Center, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Department of Radiation Oncology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Ernst von Bergmann Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Potsdam, Germany
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- CyberKnife Center, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,CyberKnife Center, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,CyberKnife Center, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,CyberKnife Center, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,CyberKnife Center, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- CyberKnife Center, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Department of Radiation Oncology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
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Fatima N, Meola A, Pollom EL, Soltys SG, Chang SD. Stereotactic radiosurgery versus stereotactic radiotherapy in the management of intracranial meningiomas: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurosurg Focus 2019; 46:E2. [DOI: 10.3171/2019.3.focus1970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2019] [Accepted: 03/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVEStereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) have been used as a primary treatment or adjuvant to resection in the management of intracranial meningiomas (ICMs). The aim of this analysis is to compare the safety and long-term efficacy of SRS and SRT in patients with primary or recurrent ICMs.METHODSA systematic review of the literature comparing SRT and SRS in the same study was conducted using PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and EMBASE from January 1980 to December 2018. Randomized controlled trials, case-control studies, and cohort studies (prospective and retrospective) analyzing SRS versus SRT for the treatment of ICMs in adult patients (age > 16 years) were included. Pooled and subgroup analyses were based on the fixed-effect model.RESULTSA total of 1736 patients from 12 retrospective studies were included. The treatment modality used was: 1) SRS (n = 306), including Gamma Knife surgery (n = 36), linear accelerator (n = 261), and CyberKnife (n = 9); or 2) SRT (n = 1430), including hypofractionated SRT (hFSRT, n = 268) and full-fractionated SRT (FSRT, n = 1162). The median age of patients at the time of treatment was 59 years. The median follow-up duration after treatment was 35.5 months. The median tumor volumes at the time of treatment with SRS, hFSRT, and FSRT were 2.84 cm3, 5.45 cm3, and 12.75 cm3, respectively. The radiographic tumor control at last follow-up was significantly worse in patients who underwent SRS than SRT (odds ratio [OR] 0.47, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.27–0.82, p = 0.007) with 7% less volume of tumor shrinkage (OR 0.93, 95% CI 0.61–1.40, p = 0.72). Compared to SRS, the radiographic tumor control was better achieved by FSRT (OR 0.46, 95% CI 0.26–0.80, p = 0.006) than by hFSRT (OR 0.81, 95% CI 0.21–3.17, p = 0.76). Moreover, SRS leads to a significantly higher risk of clinical neurological worsening during follow-up (OR 2.07, 95% CI 1.06–4.06, p = 0.03) and of immediate symptomatic edema (OR 4.58, 95% CI 1.67–12.56, p = 0.003) with respect to SRT. SRT could produce a better progression-free survival at 4–10 years compared to SRS, but this was not statistically significant (p = 0.29).CONCLUSIONSSRS and SRT are both safe options in the management of ICMs. However, SRT carries a better radiographic tumor control rate and a lower incidence of posttreatment symptomatic worsening and symptomatic edema, with respect to SRS. However, further prospective studies are still needed to validate these results.
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- Nida Fatima
- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto; and
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- 2Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- 2Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto; and
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Brahimi Y, Antoni D, Srour R, Wagner P, Proust F, Thiery A, Labani A, Noël G. [Skull base meningioma: Clinical and radiological efficacy based on a quantitative volumetric analysis]. Cancer Radiother 2019; 23:290-295. [PMID: 31128988 DOI: 10.1016/j.canrad.2018.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2017] [Revised: 06/23/2018] [Accepted: 11/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE To date, no correlation has been found between clinical and radiological efficacy after irradiation of skull base meningiomas. However, the evaluation of the radiological response was most often made by questionable methods that may have underestimated the radiological effectiveness of radiotherapy. The objective of this work is to verify this hypothesis by quantitative volumetric analysis. MATERIAL AND METHODS Data from 35 patients treated with either helical tomotherapy (45.7%) or fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (54.3%) were retrospectively analysed. These were mainly women (94%) aged 59 (43-81) with lesions mainly of the cavernous sinus (60%). There was a median of 2 (1-4) symptoms and the main symptoms were visual impairment (39%), cranial nerve deficits (23.4%) and headaches (17.2%). RESULTS Median tumour volume decreased significantly (P<0.05) from 9.6mL (0.3-36.6) to 6.8mL (0.1-26.5) after median follow-up of 44 months (24-77). Sixty-three percent of patients had an improvement of at least one symptom. In univariate analysis, clinical efficacy (P<0.05), radiotherapy technique (P<0.05), tumor topography (P<0.05) and initial tumor volume (P<0.05) were predictive factors for radiological response. In multivariate analysis, only the inverse correlation between radiological response and initial tumor volume remained significant (ρ: -0.47 95% CI -3.2 to 5.7; P<0.05). CONCLUSION The quantitative volumetric monitoring demonstrates a major radiological efficiency of radiotherapy. However, no clear correlation between clinical and radiological efficacy was found.
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- Y Brahimi
- University radiation oncology department, centre Paul-Strauss, 3, rue de la Porte-de-l'Hôpital, 67065 Strasbourg cedex, France
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- University radiation oncology department, centre Paul-Strauss, 3, rue de la Porte-de-l'Hôpital, 67065 Strasbourg cedex, France; Laboratory of radiobiology, EA 3430, Federation of translational medicine, Strasbourg (FMTS), Strasbourg university, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Neurosurgery department, hôpital Pasteur, 39, avenue de la Liberté, 68000 Colmar, France
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- Department of radiology, centre Paul-Strauss, 3, rue de la Porte-de-l'Hôpital, 67065 Strasbourg cedex, France
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- Neurosurgery department, CHU de Strasbourg, 1, rue Molière, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Epidemiology and biostatistics department, centre Paul-Strauss, 3, rue de la Porte-de-l'Hôpital, 67065 Strasbourg cedex, France
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- Department of radiology, CHU de Strasbourg, 1, place de l'Hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- University radiation oncology department, centre Paul-Strauss, 3, rue de la Porte-de-l'Hôpital, 67065 Strasbourg cedex, France; Laboratory of radiobiology, EA 3430, Federation of translational medicine, Strasbourg (FMTS), Strasbourg university, 67000 Strasbourg, France.
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Jacob J, Feuvret L, Mazeron JJ, Simon JM, Canova CH, Riet FG, Blais E, Jenny C, Maingon P. Radioterapia dei tumori cerebrali primitivi dell’adulto. Neurologia 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s1634-7072(18)41587-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Fouladseresht H, Ziaee SM, Erfani N, Doroudchi M. Serum Levels of APRIL Increase in Patients with Glioma, Meningioma and Schwannoma. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2019; 20:751-756. [PMID: 30909681 PMCID: PMC6825795 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2019.20.3.751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Objective: Brain tumors are of high mortality and morbidity for which there is still no cure. The TNF family cytokine, A Proliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL), is shown to help proliferation and development of tumor cells. We assessed serum levels of APRIL in patients with glioma, meningioma and schwannoma in comparison to healthy individuals. Methods: Peripheral blood samples of 68 patients with brain tumors, divided into three groups of gliomas (n=25), meningiomas (n=30) and schwannomas (n=13), as well as 45 healthy individuals were obtained. Serum samples were prepared and stored in -40°C until usage. Using a commercial ELISA method, APRIL concentration was measured in each serum sample. The obtained data were then analyzed using SPSS software. Results: APRIL serum levels were higher in all patients compared to the controls (P<0.001). Moreover, APRIL serum levels were higher in each of the tumor bearing groups (gliomas, meningiomas and schwannomas) in comparison to the controls (P<0.001, <0.001 and =0.001, respectively). Comparing APRIL between the patients groups showed no significant difference. Age and gender showed no significant correlation with serum APRIL levels, although the age of patients in glioma group was significantly lower than controls (P=0.017). The serum APRIL levels in gliomas with histological grade showed no difference, but in meningiomas, it was lower in tumors with higher grades (P= 0.011). Conclusion: Increased serum levels of APRIL in patients with meningioma and schwannoma as well as glioma may indicate a common role of this cytokine in brain tumors.
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- Hamed Fouladseresht
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. ,Institute for Cancer Research, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. ,Institute for Cancer Research, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Fega KR, Fletcher GP, Waddle MR, Peterson JL, Ashman JB, Barrs DM, Bendok BR, Patel NP, Porter AB, Vora SA. Analysis of MRI Volumetric Changes After Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiation Therapy for Benign Intracranial Neoplasms. Adv Radiat Oncol 2019; 4:43-49. [PMID: 30706009 PMCID: PMC6349623 DOI: 10.1016/j.adro.2018.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2017] [Revised: 08/02/2018] [Accepted: 08/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Purpose To quantitatively assess volumetric changes after hypofractionated stereotactic radiation therapy (HFSRT) in patients treated for vestibular schwannomas and meningiomas. Methods and materials We retrospectively reviewed records of patients treated with HFSRT at our institution from 2002 to 2014. Patients received a median dose of 25 Gy in 5 fractions. After treatment, they underwent clinical and radiologic follow-up with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 3- to 12-month intervals. Gross tumor volume was outlined on each thin slice of contrast-enhanced T1 series before and on each scan after HFSRT. Volumetric changes were calculated and compared with neuroradiologist interpretations. Results Forty-three patients underwent 182 MRI scans. Tumor types included vestibular schwannoma (n = 34) and meningioma (n = 9). Median follow-up time was 29 months. Median gross tumor volume was 3.1 cm3. Local control was 81.4% for the entire cohort at the time of last follow-up. Transient volume expansion was noted in 17 patients (50%) with vestibular schwannoma and 2 (22%) with meningioma. For all patients, transient volume expansion and subsequent regression occurred at a median time of 5.5 and 12 months, respectively. Neuroradiologist agreement with regard to tumor regression, progression, or stability occurred in 155 of 182 total reports (85%). The largest discordance identified was a stable finding on the MRI interpretation when the measured volumetric change exceeded 20% (n = 24 [13%]). Conclusions HFSRT is associated with excellent local control and a low incidence of toxicity. With volumetric MRI measurement, transient volume expansion was a common finding and was associated with temporary adverse effects. Although the neuroradiologist’s interpretation generally agreed with the volumetric MRI measurement, the overall 15% discordance rate emphasizes the potential benefit of considering volumetric measurements, which may help clinicians correlate posttreatment symptoms with MRI findings.
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- Kathryn R Fega
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona
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Preoperative embolization of skull base meningiomas: A systematic review. J Clin Neurosci 2019; 59:259-264. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2018.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Proctor DT, Patel Z, Lama S, Resch L, van Marle G, Sutherland GR. Identification of PD-L2, B7-H3 and CTLA-4 immune checkpoint proteins in genetic subtypes of meningioma. Oncoimmunology 2018; 8:e1512943. [PMID: 30546952 DOI: 10.1080/2162402x.2018.1512943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Revised: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 08/13/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Meningioma is the most common brain tumor in adults. Surgical resection remains the primary treatment. No chemotherapy exists. However, gene mutations now could explain ~ 80% of meningioma and targeted therapies based on these are being investigated. Furthermore, with the recent discovery of PD-L1 in malignant meningioma, clinical trials using immunotherapy have commenced. Here, we report for the first time the expression profiles of immune checkpoint proteins PD-L2, B7-H3 and CTLA-4 in meningioma and their association to common gene mutations. PD-L2 and B7-H3 expression was significantly greater than all immune checkpoint proteins studied, and particularly elevated in patients with gene mutations affecting the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway. CTLA-4 expressing CD3+ lymphocytes were observed in atypical and malignant meningioma and tumors harboring a PIK3CA or SMO mutation. These results identify novel targets for immunotherapy irrespective of grade and distinguish potential patient populations based on genetic classification for stratification into checkpoint inhibitor clinical trials.
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- Dustin T Proctor
- Project neuroArm, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Project neuroArm, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Project neuroArm, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Project neuroArm, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Ehresman JS, Garzon-Muvdi T, Rogers D, Lim M, Gallia GL, Weingart J, Brem H, Bettegowda C, Chaichana KL. Risk of Developing Postoperative Deficits Based on Tumor Location after Surgical Resection of an Intracranial Meningioma. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2018; 80:59-66. [PMID: 30733902 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1667066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Object Meningiomas occur in various intracranial locations. Each location is associated with a unique set of surgical nuances and risk profiles. The incidence and risk factors that predispose patients to certain deficits based on tumor locations are unclear. This study aimed to determine which preoperative factors increase the risk of patients having new deficits after surgery based on tumor location for patients undergoing intracranial meningioma surgery. Methods Adult patients who underwent primary, nonbiopsy resection of a meningioma at a tertiary care institution between 2007 and 2015 were retrospectively reviewed. Stepwise multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify associations with postoperative deficits based on tumor location. Results Postoperatively, from the 761 included patients, there were 39 motor deficits (5.1%), 23 vision deficits (3.0%), 19 language deficits (2.5%), 27 seizures (3.5%), and 26 cognitive deficits (3.4%). The factors independently associated with any postoperative deficits were preoperative radiation (hazard ratio [HR] [95% confidence interval, CI] 3.000 [1.346-6.338], p = 0.008), cerebellopontine angle tumors (HR [95% CI] 2.126 [1.094-3.947], p = 0.03), Simpson grade 4 resections (HR [95% CI] 2.000 [1.271-3.127], p = 0.003), preoperative motor deficits (HR [95% CI] 1.738 [1.005-2.923], p = 0.048), preoperative cognitive deficits (HR [95% CI] 2.033 [1.144-3.504], p = 0.02), and perioperative pulmonary embolisms (HR [95% CI] 11.741 [2.803-59.314], p = 0.0009). Conclusion Consideration of the factors associated with postoperative deficits in this study may help guide treatment strategies for patients with meningiomas.
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- Jeff S Ehresman
- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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Park HR, Lee JM, Park KW, Kim JH, Jeong SS, Kim JW, Chung HT, Kim DG, Paek SH. Fractionated Gamma Knife Radiosurgery as Initial Treatment for Large Skull Base Meningioma. Exp Neurobiol 2018; 27:245-255. [PMID: 30022876 PMCID: PMC6050410 DOI: 10.5607/en.2018.27.3.245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2018] [Revised: 05/02/2018] [Accepted: 05/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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We present our experience on the hypofractionated Gamma Knife radiosurgery (FGKS) for large skull base meningioma as an initial treatment. We retrospectively reviewed 23 patients with large skull base meningioma ≥10 cm3 who underwent FGKS as the initial treatment option. The mean volume of tumors prior to radiosurgery was 21.2±15.63 cm3 (range, 10.09~71.42). The median total margin dose and marginal dose per fraction were 18 Gy (range, 15~20) and 6 Gy (range, 5~6), respectively. Patients underwent three or four fractionations in consecutive days with the same Leksell® frame. The mean follow-up duration was 38 months (range, 17~78). There was no mortality. At the last follow-up, the tumor volume was stationary in 15 patients (65.2%) and had decreased in 8 patients (34.8%). Six patients who had cranial neuropathy at the time of FGKS showed improvement at the last clinical follow-up. Following FGKS, 4 patients (17%) had new cranial neuropathy. The trigeminal neuropathy was the most common and all were transient. The mean Karnofsky Performance Status score at pre-FGKS and the last clinical follow-up was 97.0±10.4 points (median, 100) and 98.6±6.9 (median, 100) points, respectively. FGKS has showed satisfactory tumor control with functional preservation for large skull base meningiomas. Further prospective studies of large cohorts with long term follow-up are required to clarify the efficacy in the tumor control and functional outcome as well as radiation toxicity.
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- Hye Ran Park
- Department of Neurosurgery, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul 04401, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul 03080, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul 03080, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul 03080, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul 03080, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul 03080, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul 03080, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul 03080, Korea.,Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul 03080, Korea.,Ischemia Hypoxia Disease Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul 03080, Korea
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Clinical outcomes of perioptic tumors treated with hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy using CyberKnife® stereotactic radiosurgery. J Neurooncol 2018; 139:679-688. [DOI: 10.1007/s11060-018-2913-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2018] [Accepted: 05/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Brahimi Y, Antoni D, Srour R, Proust F, Cebula H, Labani A, Noël G. [Base of the skull meningioma: Efficacy, clinical tolerance and radiological evaluation after radiotherapy]. Cancer Radiother 2018; 22:264-286. [PMID: 29773473 DOI: 10.1016/j.canrad.2017.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2017] [Revised: 09/15/2017] [Accepted: 09/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Skull base meningioma leads to functional disturbances, which can significantly alter the quality of life. The optimal management of these lesions, whose goals are neurological preservation and tumour local control, is not yet clearly established. It is widely recognized that the goal of a radical excision should be abandoned despite the advances in the field of microsurgery of skull base lesions. Although less morbid, partial tumour excision would be associated with increased risk of local tumour recurrence. Although discussed both exclusive and adjuvant have proven to be highly successful in terms of clinical improvement and local control. Various radiation techniques have demonstrated their efficacy in the management of this pathology. However, high rates of clinical improvement are in contrast with low rates of radiological improvement. The notion of clinical and radiological dissociation appeared. However, in most of these studies, the analysis of the radiological response could be subject of legitimate criticism. This work proposes to review the local control, the efficacy and the clinical tolerance and the radiological response of the various radiation techniques for the meningioma of the base of the skull and to demonstrate the interest of quantitative volumetric analyses in the follow-up of meningioma after radiotherapy.
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- Y Brahimi
- Département universitaire de radiothérapie, centre Paul-Strauss, Unicancer, 3, rue de la Porte-de-l'Hôpital, 67065 Strasbourg cedex, France
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- Département universitaire de radiothérapie, centre Paul-Strauss, Unicancer, 3, rue de la Porte-de-l'Hôpital, 67065 Strasbourg cedex, France; Laboratoire de radiobiologie, UMR 7178 institut pluridisciplinaire Hubert-Curien (IPHC), université de Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France; CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Service de neurochirurgie, hôpital Pasteur, 39, avenue de la Liberté, 68024 Colmar cedex, France
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- Service de neurochirurgie, hôpital universitaire de Strasbourg, 1, rue Molière, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Service de neurochirurgie, hôpital universitaire de Strasbourg, 1, rue Molière, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Service de radiologie, hôpital universitaire de Strasbourg, 1, place de l'Hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Département universitaire de radiothérapie, centre Paul-Strauss, Unicancer, 3, rue de la Porte-de-l'Hôpital, 67065 Strasbourg cedex, France; Laboratoire de radiobiologie, UMR 7178 institut pluridisciplinaire Hubert-Curien (IPHC), université de Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France; CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178, 67000 Strasbourg, France.
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Wilson HP, Price PM, Ashkan K, Edwards A, Green MM, Cross T, Beaney RP, Davies R, Sibtain A, Plowman NP, Goldsmith C. CyberKnife Radiosurgery of Skull-base Tumors: A UK Center Experience. Cureus 2018; 10:e2380. [PMID: 29805949 PMCID: PMC5969819 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.2380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The study aim was to evaluate patient individualized Cyberknife® treatment for heterogeneous skull-base tumors. Patients treated between 2009 and 2013 at The Harley Street Clinic were studied. In total, 66 patients received 15–30 Gy in 1–5 fractions to a median planning target volume (PTV) of 6.4 cc, including patients with secondary, multiple, residual and recurrent tumors, and those with tumors of uncertain pathological type. Outcome analysis was pragmatically restricted to 35 patients who had single, primary tumors treated with curative intent, and sufficient diagnostic and outcome information. Sixteen vestibular schwannoma patients with median PTV 3.8 cc (range 0.81–19.6) received 18–25 Gy in 3–5 fractions: 81% showed no acute toxicity, 50% reported no late toxicity, 71% of symptoms were stable/improved and local control was 100% at 11.4 months median follow-up. Twelve meningioma patients with median PTV of 5.5 cc (range 0.68–22.3) received 17–30 Gy in 1–5 fractions: 83% experienced no acute toxicity, 33% reported no late toxicity, 88% of symptoms were stable/improved and local control was 100% at 22.1 months median follow-up. Seven patients with other tumor types with median PTV of 24.3 cc (range 7.6–100.5) received 15–28.5 Gy in 1–5 fractions: 57% experienced no acute toxicity, 57% reported no late toxicities, 66% of symptoms were stable and local control was 43% at 14.9 months median follow-up. When tumor types were considered together, smaller tumors (PTV < 6.4 cc) showed reduced acute toxicity (p = 0.01). Overall, smaller benign tumors showed low acute toxicity, excellent local control, and good symptom management: a focus on enhanced neurological preservation may refine outcomes. For other tumor types outcome was encouraging: a focus on optimal dose and fractionation scheduling may reduce toxicity and improve local control. Individual patient experiences are detailed where valuable lessons were gained for optimizing local control and minimizing toxicity.
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- Hannah P Wilson
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, GBR
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Harley Street Clinic, London, GBR
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Harley Street Clinic, London, GBR
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Harley Street Clinic, London, GBR
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Harley Street Clinic, London, GBR
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Harley Street Clinic, London, GBR
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Harley Street Clinic, London, GBR
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- Department of Neuro Oncology, Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital, London, GBR
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Harley Street Clinic, London, GBR
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Harley Street Clinic, London, GBR
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Pintea B, Kandenwein J, Lorenzen H, Boström J, Daher F, Velazquez V, Kristof R. Factors of influence upon the SF-36-based health related quality of life of patients following surgery for petroclival and lateral posterior surface of pyramid meningiomas. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2018; 166:36-43. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2018.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2017] [Revised: 01/07/2018] [Accepted: 01/14/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Scorsetti M, Alongi F, Clerici E, Navarria P, Simonelli M, Rognone E, Santoro A. Temozolomide Combined with Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Recurrent Cranial Meningioma Previously Treated with Multiple Surgical Resections and Two Sessions of Radiosurgery: A Case Report and Literature Review. TUMORI JOURNAL 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/030089161209800321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Meningioma is a common primary brain tumor in adults. The treatment approach depends on its grade, size and symptoms. The case reported here was a repeatedly recurring transitional meningioma, previously treated with several surgical procedures and two sessions of cranial radiosurgery. At the time of last relapse, temozolomide was administered alone and combined with external beam radiation therapy. At the last follow-up after 38 months, the disease was stable. In conclusion, in this case of plurirecurrent meningioma, treatment with temozolomide alone and in combination with radiotherapy was feasible and associated with limited morbidity, providing clinical benefit and long local disease control. We discuss the case comparing our approach with other experiences reported in the literature.
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- Marta Scorsetti
- Department of Radiotherapy and
Radiosurgery, IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Radiotherapy and
Radiosurgery, IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Radiotherapy and
Radiosurgery, IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Radiotherapy and
Radiosurgery, IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, IRCCS
Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, IRCCS Istituto
Clinico Humanitas, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, IRCCS
Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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Dolera M, Malfassi L, Pavesi S, Marcarini S, Sala M, Mazza G, Carrara N, Finesso S, Urso G. Stereotactic Volume Modulated Arc Radiotherapy in Canine Meningiomas: Imaging-Based and Clinical Neurological Posttreatment Evaluation. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2018; 54:77-84. [PMID: 29372870 DOI: 10.5326/jaaha-ms-6488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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A prospective study to assess high-dose hypofractionated volume modulated arc radiotherapy feasibility and efficacy in canine meningiomas was conducted. Thirty-nine patients with encephalic and spinal meningiomas assumed from MRI findings were recruited and received high-dose hypofractionated volumetric modulated arc radiotherapy by a linear accelerator equipped with an external beam modulator micro-multileaf collimator and an XVI cone beam computed tomography system. The prescribed mean dose was 33 Gy in five fractions. The treatment feasibility was tested through planned and delivered dose agreement checks. Regular clinical examinations were performed during and after irradiation time, with regard to mentation, deambulation, cranial nerve dysfunction, and seizures. Serial MRI exams were done 60 days after irradiation and after 4, 6, 12, 18, and 24 mo. Volumetric disease reduction criteria implemented with clinical neurological systematic evaluation were adopted to assess the course and to categorize patients' responses. Complete and partial responses were observed on the whole in 65.5% of alive patients 24 mo after irradiation. Two-yr overall and disease-specific survival rates were 74.3% and 97.4%, respectively, and the putative radiotoxic effects were found to be few and slight.
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- Mario Dolera
- From the La Cittadina Fondazione Studi e Ricerche Veterinarie, Romanengo, Italy (M.D., L.M., S.P., S.M., M.S., G.M., N.C., S.F.); and Azienda Ospedaliera della Provincia di Lodi, Lodi, Italy (G.U.)
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- From the La Cittadina Fondazione Studi e Ricerche Veterinarie, Romanengo, Italy (M.D., L.M., S.P., S.M., M.S., G.M., N.C., S.F.); and Azienda Ospedaliera della Provincia di Lodi, Lodi, Italy (G.U.)
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- From the La Cittadina Fondazione Studi e Ricerche Veterinarie, Romanengo, Italy (M.D., L.M., S.P., S.M., M.S., G.M., N.C., S.F.); and Azienda Ospedaliera della Provincia di Lodi, Lodi, Italy (G.U.)
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- From the La Cittadina Fondazione Studi e Ricerche Veterinarie, Romanengo, Italy (M.D., L.M., S.P., S.M., M.S., G.M., N.C., S.F.); and Azienda Ospedaliera della Provincia di Lodi, Lodi, Italy (G.U.)
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- From the La Cittadina Fondazione Studi e Ricerche Veterinarie, Romanengo, Italy (M.D., L.M., S.P., S.M., M.S., G.M., N.C., S.F.); and Azienda Ospedaliera della Provincia di Lodi, Lodi, Italy (G.U.)
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- From the La Cittadina Fondazione Studi e Ricerche Veterinarie, Romanengo, Italy (M.D., L.M., S.P., S.M., M.S., G.M., N.C., S.F.); and Azienda Ospedaliera della Provincia di Lodi, Lodi, Italy (G.U.)
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- From the La Cittadina Fondazione Studi e Ricerche Veterinarie, Romanengo, Italy (M.D., L.M., S.P., S.M., M.S., G.M., N.C., S.F.); and Azienda Ospedaliera della Provincia di Lodi, Lodi, Italy (G.U.)
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- From the La Cittadina Fondazione Studi e Ricerche Veterinarie, Romanengo, Italy (M.D., L.M., S.P., S.M., M.S., G.M., N.C., S.F.); and Azienda Ospedaliera della Provincia di Lodi, Lodi, Italy (G.U.)
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- From the La Cittadina Fondazione Studi e Ricerche Veterinarie, Romanengo, Italy (M.D., L.M., S.P., S.M., M.S., G.M., N.C., S.F.); and Azienda Ospedaliera della Provincia di Lodi, Lodi, Italy (G.U.)
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Prasad RN, Breneman JC, Struve T, Warnick RE, Pater LE. Linac-based fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery for high-risk meningioma. JOURNAL OF RADIOSURGERY AND SBRT 2018; 5:269-276. [PMID: 30538887 PMCID: PMC6255720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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PURPOSE Single-fraction stereotactic radiosurgery(SRS) for meningioma has high rates of symptomatic perilesional edema in some settings. Fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery(fSRS) could decrease edema rates while maintaining tumor control. METHODS AND MATERIALS Patients at an institution were retrospectively reviewed(2013-2017). Adults receiving definitive, linear accelerator(linac)-based fSRS (25-30Gy/5 fractions) were included. fSRS was recommended for tumors at high risk for perilesional edema with SRS due to large size, prior irradiation, or proximity to organs at risk. Endpoints included rates of symptomatic, radiographically-defined perilesional edema and local control(LC). RESULTS 12 Patients with 13 meningiomas met criteria. 24-month actuarial LC and overall survival were 87% and 100%. Symptomatic, post-treatment edema was identified on follow-up MRI in 31% of cases. No variables predicted edema, but affected lesions were larger(6.82 v. 2.46cc). CONCLUSION Linac-based fSRS for meningioma has high local control and modest toxicity rates similar to SRS in the literature. Prospective studies comparing fSRS/SRS are warranted.
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- Rahul N Prasad
- Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Cincinnati Barrett Cancer Center, 234 Goodman Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Cincinnati Barrett Cancer Center, 234 Goodman Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Cincinnati Barrett Cancer Center, 234 Goodman Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA
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- Mayfield Clinic, 3825 Edwards Road, Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45209, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Cincinnati Barrett Cancer Center, 234 Goodman Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA
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Di Franco R, Borzillo V, Ravo V, Falivene S, Romano FJ, Muto M, Cammarota F, Totaro G, Ametrano G, Rossetti S, Cavaliere C, D' Aniello C, Iovane G, Porricelli MA, Berretta M, Botti G, Starace L, Salvia EL, Facchini G, Muto P. Radiosurgery and stereotactic radiotherapy with cyberknife system for meningioma treatment. Neuroradiol J 2017; 31:18-26. [PMID: 29206077 DOI: 10.1177/1971400917744885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective The aim of this work was to evaluate the impact of stereotactic radiosurgery/fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy with the Cyberknife system on local disease control, clinical outcome and toxicity in patients with meningioma, according to the site and histological grade of lesion. From January 2013 to April 2017, 52 patients with intracranial meningiomas were treated with the Cyberknife system. Twenty-four patients had undergone previous surgery: 38% gross total resection, 10% subtotal resection; 27 patients underwent no surgery; 22 patients had a recurrence of meningioma. Methods Radiosurgery was used for lesions smaller than 2 cm, stereotactic radiotherapy for lesions larger than 2 cm, or smaller but close to a critical site such as the optical chiasm, optic pathway or brainstem. Results Local control and clinical outcomes were analysed. Median follow-up was 20 months: six patients died, one after re-surgery died from post-surgical sepsis, three from heart disease. Progression-free survival had a mean value of 38.3 months and overall survival of 41.6 months. We evaluated at 12 months 28 patients (100% local control); at 24 months 19 patients (89% local control); at 36 months nine patients (89% local control). At baseline, 44/52 patients (85%) were symptomatic: 19 visual disorders, 17 motor disorders, six hearing disorders, 10 headache and six epilepsy. Visual symptoms remained unchanged in 52%, improved in 32%, resolved in 16%. Headache was improved in 40%, resolved in 10%, unchanged in 50%. Epilepsy was resolved in 17%, unchanged in 33%, worsened in 33%. Conclusions Stereotactic radiosurgery/fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy with Cyberknife provides a good local disease control, improving visual, hearing and motor symptoms.
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- Rossella Di Franco
- 1 UOC Radiation Oncology, Istituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori - Fondazione "Giovanni Pascale", Italy.,2 Progetto ONCONET2.0, Linea progettuale 14 per l'implementazione della prevenzione e diagnosi precoce del tumore alla prostata e testicolo, Italy
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- 1 UOC Radiation Oncology, Istituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori - Fondazione "Giovanni Pascale", Italy
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- 1 UOC Radiation Oncology, Istituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori - Fondazione "Giovanni Pascale", Italy
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- 1 UOC Radiation Oncology, Istituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori - Fondazione "Giovanni Pascale", Italy
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- 2 Progetto ONCONET2.0, Linea progettuale 14 per l'implementazione della prevenzione e diagnosi precoce del tumore alla prostata e testicolo, Italy
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- 3 Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University Medical School of Naples, Italy
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- 1 UOC Radiation Oncology, Istituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori - Fondazione "Giovanni Pascale", Italy
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- 1 UOC Radiation Oncology, Istituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori - Fondazione "Giovanni Pascale", Italy
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- 1 UOC Radiation Oncology, Istituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori - Fondazione "Giovanni Pascale", Italy.,2 Progetto ONCONET2.0, Linea progettuale 14 per l'implementazione della prevenzione e diagnosi precoce del tumore alla prostata e testicolo, Italy
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- 2 Progetto ONCONET2.0, Linea progettuale 14 per l'implementazione della prevenzione e diagnosi precoce del tumore alla prostata e testicolo, Italy.,4 Division of Medical Oncology, Istituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori - Fondazione "Giovanni Pascale", Italy
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- 5 UOC of Medical Oncology, Ospedali Riuniti Area Nolana, Italy
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- 6 Division of Medical Oncology, A.O.R.N. dei COLLI "Ospedali Monaldi-Cotugno-CTO", Italy
| | - Gelsomina Iovane
- 4 Division of Medical Oncology, Istituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori - Fondazione "Giovanni Pascale", Italy
| | - Maria Assunta Porricelli
- 4 Division of Medical Oncology, Istituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori - Fondazione "Giovanni Pascale", Italy
| | | | - Gerardo Botti
- 8 Pathology Unit, Istituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori - Fondazione "Giovanni Pascale", Italy
| | - Luigi Starace
- 1 UOC Radiation Oncology, Istituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori - Fondazione "Giovanni Pascale", Italy
| | - Enrico La Salvia
- 1 UOC Radiation Oncology, Istituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori - Fondazione "Giovanni Pascale", Italy
| | - Gaetano Facchini
- 2 Progetto ONCONET2.0, Linea progettuale 14 per l'implementazione della prevenzione e diagnosi precoce del tumore alla prostata e testicolo, Italy.,4 Division of Medical Oncology, Istituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori - Fondazione "Giovanni Pascale", Italy
| | - Paolo Muto
- 1 UOC Radiation Oncology, Istituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori - Fondazione "Giovanni Pascale", Italy
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