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Gregucci F, Di Guglielmo FC, Surgo A, Carbonara R, Laera L, Ciliberti MP, Gentile MA, Calbi R, Caliandro M, Sasso N, Davi' V, Bonaparte I, Fanelli V, Giraldi D, Tortora R, Internò V, Giuliani F, Surico G, Signorelli F, Lombardi G, Fiorentino A. Reirradiation with radiosurgery or stereotactic fractionated radiotherapy in association with regorafenib in recurrent glioblastoma. Strahlenther Onkol 2024; 200:751-759. [PMID: 37987802 DOI: 10.1007/s00066-023-02172-9] [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: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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PURPOSE No standard treatment has yet been established for recurrent glioblastoma (GBM). In this context, the aim of the current study was to evaluate safety and efficacy of reirradiation (re-RT) by radiosurgery or fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (SRS/FSRT) in association with regorafenib. METHODS Patients with a histological or radiological diagnosis of recurrent GBM who received re-RT by SRS/FSRT and regorafenib as second-line systemic therapy were included in the analysis. RESULTS From January 2020 to December 2022, 21 patients were evaluated. The median time between primary/adjuvant RT and disease recurrence was 8 months (range 5-20). Median re-RT dose was 24 Gy (range 18-36 Gy) for a median number of 5 fractions (range 1-6). Median regorafenib treatment duration was 12 weeks (range 3-26). Re-RT was administered before starting regorafenib or in the week off regorafenib during the course of chemotherapy. The median and the 6‑month overall survival (OS) from recurrence were 8.4 months (95% confidence interval [CI] 6.9-12.7 months) and 75% (95% CI 50.9-89.1%), respectively. The median progression-free survival (PFS) from recurrence was 6 months (95% CI 3.7-8.5 months). The most frequent side effects were asthenia that occurred in 10 patients (8 cases of grade 2 and 2 cases of grade 3), and hand-foot skin reaction (2 patients grade 3, 3 patients grade 2). Adverse events led to permanent regorafenib discontinuation in 2 cases, while in 5/21 cases (23.8%), a dose reduction was administered. One patient experienced dehiscence of the surgical wound after reintervention and during regorafenib treatment, while another patient reported intestinal perforation that required hospitalization. CONCLUSION For recurrent GBM, re-RT with SRT/FSRT plus regorafenib is a safe treatment. Prospective trials are necessary.
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- Fabiana Gregucci
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Miulli General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti-Bari, Italy.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Miulli General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti-Bari, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Miulli General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti-Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Miulli General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti-Bari, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Miulli General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti-Bari, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Miulli General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti-Bari, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Miulli General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti-Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Miulli General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti-Bari, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Miulli General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti-Bari, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Miulli General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti-Bari, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Miulli General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti-Bari, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Miulli General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti-Bari, Italy
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- Centro Orientamento Oncologico (COrO), Miulli General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti-Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Ospedale San Paolo, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Miulli General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti-Bari, Italy
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neurosciences (DiBraiN), University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Oncology 1, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Miulli General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti-Bari, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, LUM University, Casamassima-Bari, Italy
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Koç İ, Yüce Sarı S, Yazıcı G, Kapucu Y, Kıratlı H, Zorlu F. Role of hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy for primary optic nerve sheath meningioma. Neurooncol Pract 2024; 11:150-156. [PMID: 38496921 PMCID: PMC10940822 DOI: 10.1093/nop/npad060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Background Optic nerve sheath meningiomas (ONSM) are rare tumors potentially causing visual deficits. This study aims to report the anatomic and visual outcomes of patients with primary ONSM treated with hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (HF-SRT). Methods Data of 36 patients treated with HF-SRT between 2008 and 2019 were retrospectively collected. The clinical target volume (CTV) was equal to the gross tumor volume and a 2 mm was added for the planning target volume. All responses other than progression were accepted as local control (LC). The VA grading was performed under 3 groups to provide an even distribution; 20/400 or worse, 20/40-20/400, and 20/40 or better. Results Median HF-SRT dose was 25 Gy and the median CTV was 1.94 cc. After a median of 106 months of follow-up, the tumor regressed in 23 (64%), was stable in 9 (25%), and progressed in 4 (11%) eyes. The overall rate of LC was 89% with 2-, 5-, 10-, and 15-year rate of 100%, 94%, 84%, and 84%, respectively. Treatment-related late toxicity rate was 11%. The VA was stable in 27 (75%) eyes, improved in 5 (14%) eyes, and worsened in 4 (11%) eyes, respectively, after HF-SRT. Female gender was the only independent predictor of an improved VA. Conclusions Hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy is a safe and satisfactory treatment option for primary ONSM without severe toxicity. It may be advisable to commence treatment before an established visual deficit of 20/400 or worse occurs, to make the most of the functional benefit.
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- İrem Koç
- Ocular Oncology Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ocular Oncology Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ocular Oncology Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Grzbiela H, Nowicka E, Gawkowska M, Tarnawska D, Tarnawski R. Robotic Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Intracranial Meningiomas-An Opportunity for Radiation Dose De-Escalation. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:5436. [PMID: 38001695 PMCID: PMC10670356 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15225436] [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: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the possibility of dose de-escalation, with consideration of the efficacy and safety of robotic stereotactic CyberKnife radiotherapy in patients diagnosed with intracranial meningiomas. METHODS The study group consisted of 172 patients (42 men and 130 women) treated in III Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy Clinic of Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology in Gliwice between January 2011 and July 2018. The qualification for dose de-escalation was based on MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) features: largest tumor diameter less than 5 cm, well-defined tumor margins, no edema, and no brain infiltration. The age of patients was 21-79 years (median 59 years) at diagnosis and 24-80 years (median 62 years) at radiotherapy. Sixty-seven patients (Group A) were irradiated after initial surgery. Histopathological findings were meningioma grade WHO 1 in 51 and WHO 2 in 16 cases. Group B (105 patients) had no prior surgery and the diagnosis was based on the typical features of meningioma on MRI. All patients qualified for the robotic stereotactic CyberKnife radiotherapy, and the total dose received was 18 Gy in three fractions to reference isodose 78-92%. RESULTS Follow-up period was 18 to 124 months (median 67.5 months). Five- and eight-year progression free survival was 90.3% and 89.4%, respectively. Two patients died during the follow-up period. Progression of tumor after radiotherapy was registered in 16 cases. Four patients required surgery due to progressive disease, and three of them were progression free during further follow-up. Twelve patients received a second course of robotic radiotherapy, 11 of them had stable disease, and one patient showed further tumor growth but died of heart failure. Crude progression free survival after both primary and secondary treatment was 98.8%. Radiotherapy was well-tolerated: acute toxicity grade 1/2 (EORTC-RTOG scale) was seen in 10.5% of patients. We did not observe any late effects of radiotherapy. CONCLUSION Stereotactic CyberKnife radiotherapy with total dose of 18 Gy delivered in three fractions showed comparable efficacy to treatment schedules with higher doses. This could support the idea of dose de-escalation in the treatment of intracranial meningiomas.
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- Hanna Grzbiela
- III Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy Clinic, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Wybrzeze Armii Krajowej 15, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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- III Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy Clinic, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Wybrzeze Armii Krajowej 15, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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- III Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy Clinic, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Wybrzeze Armii Krajowej 15, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia in Katowice, 75 Pulku Piechoty 1A, 41-500 Chorzow, Poland
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- III Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy Clinic, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Wybrzeze Armii Krajowej 15, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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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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Holdaway M, Starner J, Patel RR, Salama J, Langer DJ, Ellis JA, Boockvar JA, D'Amico RS, Wernicke AG. Improvement in visual outcomes of patients with base of skull meningioma as a result of evolution in the treatment techniques in the last three decades: a systematic review. J Neurooncol 2023; 163:485-503. [PMID: 37354356 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-023-04366-8] [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: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023]
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PURPOSE We systematically reviewed visual outcomes over the last three decades in patients undergoing treatment for base of skull (BOS) meningiomas and provide recommendations to preserve vision. METHODS In accordance with the PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews, a search was conducted from 6/1/2022-9/1/2022 using PubMed and Web of Science. Inclusion criteria included (1) patients treated for BOS meningiomas (2) treatment modality specified (3) specifics of surgical techniques and/or dose/fractions of radiotherapy (4) individual patient outcomes of treatment. Each study was assessed for bias based on study design and heterogeneity of results. RESULTS A total of 50 studies were included (N = 2911). When comparing improved vision versus unchanged or worsened vision, studies investigating surgery alone published from 2006 and onward had significantly better visual outcomes compared to pre-2006 studies (p = 0.02). When comparing improved vision versus unchanged or worsened vision, studies investigating combined therapy with surgery and radiation published from 2008 and onward had significantly better visual outcomes compared to pre-2008 studies (p < 0.01). Combined modality therapy was less likely to worsen vision compared to either surgery or radiation monotherapy (p < 0.01). However, surgery and radiation monotherapy were more likely to actually improve outcomes compared to combination therapy (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION For over a decade we have observed improvement in visual outcomes in patients managed for meningioma of BOS, likely attributing the innovation in microsurgical and more targeted and conformal radiation techniques. Combination therapy may be the safest option for preventing worsening of vision, but the highest rates of improving visual function are achieved through monotherapy when indicated.
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- Department of Radiation Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health, 130 East 77th Street, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, NY, USA
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- SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiation Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health, 130 East 77th Street, New York, NY, 10065, USA.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health, New York, NY, USA.
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Hypofractionated Radiosurgery for Large or in Critical-Site Intracranial Meningioma: Results of a Phase 2 Prospective Study. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2023; 115:153-163. [PMID: 36075299 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2022.08.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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PURPOSE Radiosurgery is a well-known, safe, and effective technique used in the treatment of intracranial meningiomas. However, single-fraction radiosurgery can lead to high toxicity rates when large-volume or critically located lesions are targeted. Multisession-also called hypofractionated-radiosurgery (hypo-RS) might overcome these limitations. Accordingly, we carried out a prospective phase 2 trial, aiming to establish whether a fractionated RS schedule of 25 Gy in 5 fractions would be safe and effective in treating large (≥ 3 cm) and/or critically located (<3 mm from critical structures) grade 1 intracranial meningiomas. The main aim was to evaluate the safety of hypo-RS in terms of absence of adverse events. The secondary aim was to evaluate tumor response in terms of local control, defined as stability or reduction of lesion volume. METHODS AND MATERIALS We prospectively enrolled patients with diagnoses of grade 1 meningiomas, large size and/or critically located lesions, either histologically diagnosed or imaging defined. Additional inclusion criteria were signed informed consent, an age of ≥18 years, and Karnofsky Performance Status ≥70. RESULTS Between 2011 and 2016, 178 patients were consecutively enrolled. The median follow-up was 53 months (range, 4-101 months). Overall, the toxicity rate was 12.7% (21 of 166 patients). At a 5-year minimum follow-up, the patients' toxicity rates were 11.7 % (9 of 77 patients). Symptom evaluation at both 3-year and last follow-up showed an improvement in most of the patients. Five-year local tumor control was 97% (95% confidence interval, 92%-99%). CONCLUSIONS Hypo-RS schedule of 25 Gy in 5 fractions is a well-tolerated option in the treatment of large-volume and/or critically located benign meningiomas. Early results suggest favorable local control, although longer-term follow-up is needed.
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Pontoriero A, Critelli P, Conti A, Cardali S, Angileri FF, Germanò A, Lillo S, Carretta A, Brogna A, Santacaterina A, Parisi S, Pergolizzi S. The "Combo" radiotherapy treatment for high-risk grade 2 meningiomas: dose escalation and initial safety and efficacy analysis. J Neurooncol 2023; 161:203-214. [PMID: 35927392 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-022-04107-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE The subgroup "high-risk" WHO grade 2 (hRG2) meningiomas may benefit from adjuvant radiation therapy (RT), but results are still suboptimal with high rates of local progression. A dose escalation using high-conformal RT techniques needs to be evaluated in terms of efficacy and safety. We report the results of a dose-escalation study, named "Combo-RT", combining Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) or Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT) with Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy (hSRT) boost. PATIENTS AND METHODS From November 2015 to January 2019, we prospectively enrolled 16 patients with hRG2. Seven patients had subtotal resection (STR) and 9 patients had a recurrent tumor. All patients received Combo-RT: LINAC-IMRT/ VMAT on the surgical bed and CyberKnife-hSRT boost on residual/recurrent meningioma Toxicity and initial efficacy were evaluated. RESULTS The median age was 62 years (range, 31-80 years). The median cumulative dose delivered was 46 Gy For IMRT or VMAT and 15 Gy in 3 fractions at a median isodose line of 77% for hSRT. The median cumulative BED and EQD2 were 108.75 Gy and 72.5 Gy respectively. 3-year-PFS was 75% for the whole cohort,100% for patients with STR, and 55.5% for recurrent patients. Negligible toxicities, and stable or improved symptoms during long-term follow-up were observed. Salvage treatment for recurrence was an independent predictor of treatment failure (P = 0.025). CONCLUSIONS With the limitation of a small series of patients, our results suggest that a dose escalation for hRG2 meningiomas, using a Combo-RT approach, is safe and particularly effective in the subgroup of patients with STR. Further studies are warranted.
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- Antonio Pontoriero
- Radiation Oncology Unit, Department of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Department of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche E Neuromotorie (DIBINEM), Alma MaterStudiorum University of Bologna, IRCCS Istituto Delle Scienze Neurologiche Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Unit - A.O. "Papardo", Department of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Unit, Department of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Unit, Department of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Department of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche E Neuromotorie (DIBINEM), Alma MaterStudiorum University of Bologna, IRCCS Istituto Delle Scienze Neurologiche Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Medical Physics Unit - A.O.U. "G. Martino", Radiotherapy Unit - Messina, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit - A.O. "Papardo", University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Department of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Department of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Loebel F, Pontoriero A, Kluge A, Iatì G, Acker G, Kufeld M, Cacciola A, Pergolizzi S, Vinci S, Lillo S, Xu R, Stromberger C, Budach V, Vajkoczy P, Senger C, Conti A. Image-guided robotic radiosurgery for the treatment of arteriovenous malformations. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0266744. [PMID: 36137082 PMCID: PMC9499208 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are challenging lesions, often requiring multimodal interventions; however, data on the efficacy of stereotactic radiosurgery for cerebral AVMs are limited. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and radiographic results following robotic radiosurgery, alone or in combination with endovascular treatment, and to investigate factors associated with obliteration and complications in patients with AVM. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the clinical and imaging characteristics of 123 patients with AVMs of all Spetzler-Martin grades treated at two institutions by robotic radiosurgery in single-fraction doses (CyberKnife). Embolization was performed before radiosurgery in a subset of patients to attempt to downgrade the lesions. Factors associated with AVM obliteration and complications (toxicity) were identified via univariate and multivariate analyses. Results The median follow-up time was 48.1 months (range, 3.6–123 months). Five patients were lost to follow-up. The obliteration rate in the 59 patients with a follow-up period exceeding four years was 72.8%. Complete obliteration and partial remission were achieved in 67 (56.8%) and 31 (26.3%) cases, respectively, whereas no change was observed in 20 cases (17.8%). Embolization was performed in 54/123 cases (43.9%). Complete and partial obliteration were achieved in 29 (55.7%) and 14 (26.9%) embolized patients, respectively. In the multivariate analysis, the factors associated with obliteration were age (p = .018) and the Spetzler-Martin grade (p = .041). Treatment-induced toxicity (radiation necrosis and/or edema) was observed in 15 cases (12.7%), rebleeding occurred in three cases (2.5%), and the rate of mortality associated with rebleeding was 1.7%. Conclusions CyberKnife radiosurgery is a valid approach for treating AVMs of all Spetzler-Martin-grades, with satisfactory obliteration rates, low toxicity, and a relatively rare incidence of rebleeding.
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- Franziska Loebel
- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Neurosurgery, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- IRCCS ISNB-Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Palmisciano P, Ferini G, Ogasawara C, Wahood W, Bin Alamer O, Gupta AD, Scalia G, Larsen AMG, Yu K, Umana GE, Cohen-Gadol AA, El Ahmadieh TY, Haider AS. Orbital Metastases: A Systematic Review of Clinical Characteristics, Management Strategies, and Treatment Outcomes. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 14:94. [PMID: 35008259 PMCID: PMC8750198 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14010094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Revised: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Orbital metastases often lead to severe functional impairment. The role of resection, orbital exenteration, and complementary treatments is still debated. We systematically reviewed the literature on orbital metastases. METHODS PubMed, Scopus, Web-of-Science, and Cochrane were searched upon PRISMA guidelines to identify studies on orbital metastases. Clinical characteristics, management strategies, and survival were analyzed. RESULTS We included 262 studies comprising 873 patients. Median age was 59 years. The most frequent primary tumors were breast (36.3%), melanoma (10.1%), and prostate (8.5%) cancers, with median time interval of 12 months (range, 0-420). The most common symptoms were proptosis (52.3%) and relative-afferent-pupillary-defect (38.7%). Most metastases showed a diffuse location within the orbit (19%), with preferential infiltration of orbital soft tissues (40.2%). In 47 cases (5.4%), tumors extended intracranially. Incisional biopsy (63.7%) was preferred over fine-needle aspiration (10.2%), with partial resection (16.6%) preferred over complete (9.5%). Orbital exenteration was pursued in 26 patients (3%). A total of 305 patients (39.4%) received chemotherapy, and 506 (58%) received orbital radiotherapy. Post-treatment symptom improvement was significantly superior after resection (p = 0.005) and orbital radiotherapy (p = 0.032). Mean follow-up was 14.3 months, and median overall survival was 6 months. Fifteen cases (1.7%) demonstrated recurrence with median local control of six months. Overall survival was statistically increased in patients with breast cancer (p < 0.001) and in patients undergoing resection (p = 0.024) but was not correlated with orbital location (p = 0.174), intracranial extension (p = 0.073), biopsy approach (p = 0.344), extent-of-resection (p = 0.429), or orbital exenteration (p = 0.153). CONCLUSIONS Orbital metastases severely impair patient quality of life. Surgical resection safely provides symptom and survival benefit compared to biopsy, while orbital radiotherapy significantly improves symptoms compared to not receiving radiotherapy.
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- Paolo Palmisciano
- Department of Neurosurgery, Trauma Center, Gamma Knife Center, Cannizzaro Hospital, 95126 Catania, Italy;
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, REM Radioterapia srl, 95029 Viagrande, Italy;
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- John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai’i, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA;
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- Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL 33328, USA;
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- Department of Neurosurgery, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- College of Medicine, Texas A&M University, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (A.D.G.); (A.S.H.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Highly Specialized Hospital and of National Importance “Garibaldi”, 95126 Catania, Italy;
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brain Metastasis Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10065, USA; (A.M.G.L.); (K.Y.); (T.Y.E.A.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brain Metastasis Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10065, USA; (A.M.G.L.); (K.Y.); (T.Y.E.A.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Trauma Center, Gamma Knife Center, Cannizzaro Hospital, 95126 Catania, Italy;
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46077, USA;
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brain Metastasis Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10065, USA; (A.M.G.L.); (K.Y.); (T.Y.E.A.)
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- College of Medicine, Texas A&M University, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (A.D.G.); (A.S.H.)
- Department of Neurosurgery, Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas M.D., Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Radiotherapy in Current Neuro-Oncology: There Is Still Much to Reveal. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:life11121412. [PMID: 34947942 PMCID: PMC8706956 DOI: 10.3390/life11121412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Bunevicius A, Pikis S, Anand RK, Nabeel AM, Reda WA, Tawadros SR, Abdelkarim K, El-Shehaby AMN, Emad RM, Chytka T, Liscak R, 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 clinoid meningiomas: a multi-institutional study. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2021; 163:2861-2869. [PMID: 34427769 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-021-04972-3] [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: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Resection of clinoid meningiomas can be associated with significant morbidity. Experience with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for clinoid meningiomas remains limited. We studied the safety and effectiveness of SRS for clinoid meningiomas. METHODS From twelve institutions participating in the International Radiosurgery Research Foundation, we pooled patients treated with SRS for radiologically suspected or histologically confirmed WHO grade I clinoid meningiomas. RESULTS Two hundred seven patients (median age: 56 years) underwent SRS for clinoid meningiomas. Median treatment volume was 8.02 cm3, and 87% of tumors were immediately adjacent to the optic apparatus. The median tumor prescription dose was 12 Gy, and the median maximal dose to the anterior optic apparatus was 8.5 Gy. During a median post-SRS imaging follow-up of 51.1 months, 7% of patients experienced tumor progression. Greater margin SRS dose (HR = 0.700, p = 0.007) and pre-SRS radiotherapy (HR = 0.004, p < 0.001) were independent predictors of better tumor control. During median visual follow-up of 48 months, visual function declined in 8% of patients. Pre-SRS visual deficit (HR = 2.938, p = 0.048) and maximal radiation dose to the optic apparatus of ≥ 10 Gy (HR = 11.297, p = 0.02) independently predicted greater risk of post-SRS visual decline. Four patients experienced new post-SRS cranial nerve V neuropathy. CONCLUSIONS SRS allows durable control of clinoid meningiomas and visual preservation in the majority of patients. Greater radiosurgical prescription dose is associated with better tumor control. Radiation dose to the optic apparatus of ≥ 10 Gy and visual impairment before the SRS increase risk of visual deterioration.
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- Adomas Bunevicius
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 22908, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 22908, USA
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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
- 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
- National Cancer Institute, Cairo, 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, Université de Sherbrooke, Centre de Recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Canada
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Université de Sherbrooke, Centre de Recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, 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, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Centro Gamma Knife Dominicano and Radiology Department, CEDIMAT, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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- Centro Gamma Knife Dominicano and Radiology Department, CEDIMAT, 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, USA
- Department of Radiation Oncology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 22908, USA.
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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]
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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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Zach L, Agami A, Furman O, Attia M, Cohen Z, Mizrachi IBB, Tam G, Zibly Z, Nissim O, Spiegelmann R, Huna-Baron R. Neuro-ophthalmologic outcomes of standard versus hypo-fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy of AVPM. Radiat Oncol 2021; 16:166. [PMID: 34454551 PMCID: PMC8403384 DOI: 10.1186/s13014-021-01879-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Most anterior visual pathway meningiomas (AVPM) are benign and slow-growing, but these tumors may affect visual functions, including visual acuity (VA) and visual field (VF). Due to location, most are treated non-surgically by fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (FSRT), aiming to prevent tumor progression and visual functions deterioration. Unfortunately, FSRT in itself may affect visual functions. The current preferred treatment regimen (in terms of safety and effectiveness) is undetermined. While most cases are treated with conventional fractionation (cFSRT)-50.4-54 Gy in 28-30 fractions of 1.8-2 Gy, advances in technology have allowed shortening of total treatment length to hypofractionation (hSRT)-25-27 Gy in 3-5 fractions of 5-9 Gy. Our aim was to evaluate the association of radiotherapy regimen for treating AVPM (cFSRT vs. hSRT) with visual function outcomes (VA, VF) at the last neuro-ophthalmologic evaluation. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study of AVPM cases treated at Sheba Medical Center during 2004-2015. We compared cFSRT and hSRT regimens regarding visual function (VA, VF) outcomes at the last neuro-ophthalmologic evaluation. VA was determined by the logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (LogMAR). VF was determined by the mean deviation (MD). A clinically relevant change in VA was defined as 0.2 LogMAR. RESULTS 48 patients (13 receiving hSRT, 35 receiving cFSRT) were included, with a median follow-up of 55 months. No significant difference was evident regarding LogMAR or MD of involved eyes at the last evaluation. Six (17%) patients in the cFSRT group experienced clinically relevant VA deterioration in the involved eye, compared with six (46%) in hSRT (p = 0.06). CONCLUSION Our findings, using comprehensive and meticulous investigation of visual outcomes, suggest that hSRT may be associated with higher risk for VA and VF deterioration in AVPM especially in ONSM. We recommend the use of cFSRT for ONSM.
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- Leor Zach
- Neuro-Oncology Unit, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel. .,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.,Galilee Medical Center, Nahariyya, Israel
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- Neuro-Oncology Unit, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Neurosurgery Department, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Neurosurgery Department, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Neuro-Ophthalmology Service, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Neurosurgery Department, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Neurosurgery Department, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Neurosurgery Department, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Neuro-Ophthalmology Service, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Hoffmann E, Clasen K, Frey B, Ehlers J, Behling F, Skardelly M, Bender B, Schittenhelm J, Reimold M, Tabatabai G, Zips D, Eckert F, Paulsen F. Retrospective analysis of recurrence patterns and clinical outcome of grade II meningiomas following postoperative radiotherapy. Radiat Oncol 2021; 16:116. [PMID: 34172069 PMCID: PMC8235826 DOI: 10.1186/s13014-021-01825-2] [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: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Atypical meningiomas exhibit a high tendency for tumor recurrence even after multimodal therapy. Information regarding recurrence patterns after additive radiotherapy is scarce but could improve radiotherapy planning and therapy decision. We conducted an analysis of recurrence patterns with regard to target volumes and dose coverage assessing target volume definition and postulated areas of tumor re-growth origin. Prognostic factors contributing to relapse were evaluated. METHODS The clinical outcome of patients who had completed additive, somatostatin receptor (SSTR)-PET/CT-based fractionated intensity-modulated radiotherapy for atypical meningioma between 2007 and 2017 was analyzed. In case of tumor recurrence/progression, treatment planning was evaluated for coverage of the initial target volumes and the recurrent tumor tissue. We proposed a model evaluating the dose distribution in postulated areas of tumor re-growth origin. The median of proliferation marker MIB-1 was assessed as a prognostic factor for local progression and new distant tumor lesions. RESULTS Data from 31 patients who had received adjuvant (n = 11) or salvage radiotherapy (n = 20) were evaluated. Prescribed dose ranged from 54.0 to 60.0 Gy. Local control at five years was 67.9%. Analysis of treatment plans of the eight patients experiencing local failure proved sufficient extent of target volumes and coverage of the prescribed dose of at least 50.0 Gy as determined by mean dose, D98, D2, and equivalent uniform dose (EUD) of all initial target volumes, postulated growth-areas, and areas of recurrent tumor tissue. In all cases, local failure occurred in high-dose volumes. Tumors with a MIB-1 expression above the median (8%) showed a higher tendency for re-growth. CONCLUSIONS The model showed adequate target volume and relative dose distribution but absolute dose appears lower in recurrent tumors without reaching statistical significance. This might provide a rationale for dose escalation studies. Biological factors such as MIB-1 might aid patients' stratification for dose escalation.
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- Elgin Hoffmann
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany. .,Center of Neuro-Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Tuebingen-Stuttgart, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany. .,Department of Radiation Oncology, Eberhard-Karls-University of Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany.,Center of Neuro-Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Tuebingen-Stuttgart, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany.,Center of Neuro-Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Tuebingen-Stuttgart, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Center of Neuro-Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Tuebingen-Stuttgart, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany.,Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Center of Neuro-Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Tuebingen-Stuttgart, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany.,Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany.,Clinic for Neurosurgery, Hospital Reutlingen, Reutlingen, Germany
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- Center of Neuro-Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Tuebingen-Stuttgart, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany.,Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology, University Hospital Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Center of Neuro-Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Tuebingen-Stuttgart, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany.,Department of Neuropathology, Institute of Pathology and Neuropathology, University Hospital Tuebingen, Calwerstr. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Center of Neuro-Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Tuebingen-Stuttgart, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany.,Department of Neurology and Interdisciplinary Neuro-Oncology, University Hospital Tuebingen, Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, Hoppe-Seyler-Strasse 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany.,Department of Neurooncology, Department of Neurology, University Hospital Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany.,Center of Neuro-Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Tuebingen-Stuttgart, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany.,German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) Partnersite Tuebingen, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany.,Center of Neuro-Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Tuebingen-Stuttgart, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany.,German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) Partnersite Tuebingen, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany.,Center of Neuro-Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Tuebingen-Stuttgart, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany.,German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) Partnersite Tuebingen, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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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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Senger C, Kluge A, Kord M, Zimmermann Z, Conti A, Kufeld M, Kreimeier A, Loebel F, Stromberger C, Budach V, Vajkoczy P, Acker G. Effectiveness and Safety of Robotic Radiosurgery for Optic Nerve Sheath Meningiomas: A Single Institution Series. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13092165. [PMID: 33946405 PMCID: PMC8125730 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13092165] [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: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Optic nerve sheath meningiomas (ONSM) are a rare subtype of meningioma. Only four retrospective studies with 3–21 patients have been published on the treatment of ONSM by radiosurgery. This study represents the largest published series on robotic radiosurgery to date, treating 25 patients with 27 ONSM lesions. Furthermore, hypofractionated radiosurgical treatment proves to be a safe alternative to surgery and fractionated stereotactic radiation with an overall local tumor control rate of 96.0% and stable or improved visual acuity in 90.0% and 10.0% of patients, respectively. We believe that our study makes a significant contribution to the literature, as our results indicate that robotic radiosurgery is a safe and effective treatment for the management of ONSM and offers a potential treatment option that would improve patient care and clinical outcomes. Abstract The role of robotic radiosurgery (RRS) in the treatment of optic nerve sheath meningiomas (ONSM) remains controversial and it is only performed in specialized institutions due to tight dose constraints. We evaluated the effectiveness and safety of RRS in the management of ONSM. Twenty-five patients with 27 ONSM lesions who underwent RRS using the Cyberknife (CK) system were retrospectively analyzed (median age, 47.9 years; 84.0% women). Multisession RRS was used with 4–5 fractions with a cumulative dose of 20.0–25.0 Gy in 84.0% of patients and a single fraction at a dose of 14.0–15.0 Gy in 16% of patients. Prior to RRS, seven (28%) patients experienced blindness on the lesion side. In those patients with preserved vision prior to radiosurgery, the visual acuity remained the same in 90.0% and improved in 10.0% of the patients. Overall local tumor control was 96.0% (mean follow-up period; 37.4 ± 27.2 months). Neither patient age, previous surgery, or the period from the initial diagnosis to RRS showed a dependency on visual acuity before or after radiosurgery. RRS is a safe and effective treatment for the management of ONSM. Hypofractionation of radiosurgery in patients with preserved vision before CK treatment results in stable or improved vision.
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- Carolin Senger
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (A.K.); (M.K.); (A.K.); (C.S.); (V.B.)
- Charité Cyberknife Center, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (Z.Z.); (A.C.); (M.K.); (F.L.); (P.V.); (G.A.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-30-450-557221
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (A.K.); (M.K.); (A.K.); (C.S.); (V.B.)
- Charité Cyberknife Center, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (Z.Z.); (A.C.); (M.K.); (F.L.); (P.V.); (G.A.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (A.K.); (M.K.); (A.K.); (C.S.); (V.B.)
- Charité Cyberknife Center, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (Z.Z.); (A.C.); (M.K.); (F.L.); (P.V.); (G.A.)
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- Charité Cyberknife Center, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (Z.Z.); (A.C.); (M.K.); (F.L.); (P.V.); (G.A.)
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- Charité Cyberknife Center, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (Z.Z.); (A.C.); (M.K.); (F.L.); (P.V.); (G.A.)
- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
- Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna, Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche e Neuromotorie (DIBINEM), Via Altura 3, 40139 Bologna (BO), Italy
- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Via Altura 3, 40139 Bologna (BO), Italy
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- Charité Cyberknife Center, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (Z.Z.); (A.C.); (M.K.); (F.L.); (P.V.); (G.A.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (A.K.); (M.K.); (A.K.); (C.S.); (V.B.)
- Charité Cyberknife Center, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (Z.Z.); (A.C.); (M.K.); (F.L.); (P.V.); (G.A.)
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- Charité Cyberknife Center, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (Z.Z.); (A.C.); (M.K.); (F.L.); (P.V.); (G.A.)
- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (A.K.); (M.K.); (A.K.); (C.S.); (V.B.)
- Charité Cyberknife Center, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (Z.Z.); (A.C.); (M.K.); (F.L.); (P.V.); (G.A.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (A.K.); (M.K.); (A.K.); (C.S.); (V.B.)
- Charité Cyberknife Center, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (Z.Z.); (A.C.); (M.K.); (F.L.); (P.V.); (G.A.)
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- Charité Cyberknife Center, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (Z.Z.); (A.C.); (M.K.); (F.L.); (P.V.); (G.A.)
- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Charité Cyberknife Center, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (Z.Z.); (A.C.); (M.K.); (F.L.); (P.V.); (G.A.)
- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, BIH Acadamy, Clinician Scientist Program, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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The long-term outcome of CyberKnife-based stereotactic radiotherapy for central skull base meningiomas: a single-center experience. Neurosurg Rev 2021; 44:3519-3526. [PMID: 33839946 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-021-01535-z] [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: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Few reports exist demonstrating the effects of stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) on the central skull base meningiomas (CSMs). A retrospective analysis of 113 patients was performed. The median age was 62 (IQR 50-72) years old, and 78 patients (69%) were female. Upfront SRT was performed in 41 (36%), where 17 (15%) patients were asymptomatic. The other SRT was for postoperative adjuvant therapy in 32 (28%), and for the recurrent or relapsed tumors in 40 (35%) patients. Previous operation was done in 74 patients (66%). Among the available pathology in 46 patients, 37 (80%) were WHO grade I, 8 (17%) were grade II, and 1 (2%) was grade III. The median prescribed dose covered 95% of the planning target volume was 25 (IQR 21-25) Gy, and the median target volume was 9.5 (IQR 3.9-16.9) cm3. The median progression-free survival (PFS) was 48 (IQR 23-73) months and 84% and 78% were free of tumor progression at 5 and 10 years respectively. The median follow-up was 49 (IQR 28-83) months. PFS was better in grade I than grade II (p = 0.02). No other baseline factors including the history of previous operation were associated with PD or PFS. Adverse events of radiation therapy were radiation-induced optic neuropathy (0.9%), and cerebral edema (4.4%). Asymptomatic cavernous carotid stenosis was found in three (2.7%), five (4.4%) underwent ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement for normal pressure hydrocephalus, and five (4.4%) died. SRT is useful for the management of CSMs with a low rate of adverse events.
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Carter GL, Ogilvie GK, Mohammadian LA, Bergman PJ, Lee RP, Proulx DR. CyberKnife stereotactic radiotherapy for treatment of primary intracranial tumors in dogs. J Vet Intern Med 2021; 35:1480-1486. [PMID: 33755255 PMCID: PMC8163137 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.16086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Limited data exist about the use, efficacy, and prognostic factors influencing outcome when CyberKnife is used to treat dogs with intracranial neoplasia. Objectives To determine the prognosis and associated prognostic factors for dogs that were imaged, determined to have primary intracranial tumors, and treated with CyberKnife radiotherapy. Animals Fifty‐nine dogs treated with CyberKnife radiotherapy for primary intracranial tumors. Methods Retrospective medical record review of cases from January 2010 to June 2016. Data extracted from medical records included signalment, weight, seizure history, tumor location, tumor type (based on imaging), gross tumor volume, planned tumor volume, treatment dates, radiation dose, recurrence, date of death, and cause of death. Results The median progression‐free interval (PFI) was 347 days (range 47 to 1529 days), and the median survival time (MST) was 738 days (range 4 to 2079 days). Tumor location was significantly associated with PFI when comparing cerebrum (median PFI 357 days; range 47‐1529 days) versus cerebellum (median PFI 97 days; range 97‐168 days) versus brainstem (median PFI 266 days; range 30‐1484 days), P = .03. Additionally, the presumed tumor type was significantly associated with MST (P < .001). Conclusions and Clinical Importance Use of Cyberknife and SRT might improve MST, compared with RT, in dogs with intracranial neoplasia.
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- VCA California Veterinary Specialists, Carlsbad, California, USA.,Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- VCA California Veterinary Specialists, Carlsbad, California, USA
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- VCA California Veterinary Specialists, Carlsbad, California, USA
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Shortened Tracer Uptake Time in GA-68-DOTATOC-PET of Meningiomas Does Not Impair Diagnostic Accuracy and PET Volume Definition. Diagnostics (Basel) 2020; 10:diagnostics10121084. [PMID: 33322125 PMCID: PMC7763245 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics10121084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Ga-68-DOTATOC-PET/MRI can affect the planning target volume (PTV) definition of meningiomas before radiosurgery. A shorter tracer uptake time before image acquisition could allow the examination of more patients. The aim of this study was to investigate if shortening uptake time is possible without compromising diagnostic accuracy and PET volume. Fifteen patients (f = 12; mean age 52 years (34-80 years)) with meningiomas were prospectively examined with dynamic [68Ga]Ga-68-labeled [DOTA0-Phe1-Tyr3] octreotide (Ga-68-DOTATOC)-PET/MRI over 70 min before radiosurgery planning. Meningiomas were delineated manually in the PET dataset. PET volumes at each time point were compared to the reference standard 60 min post tracer injection (p.i.) using the Friedman test followed by a Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Bonferroni correction. In all patients, the earliest time point with 100% lesion detection compared to 60 min p.i. was identified. PET volumes did not change significantly from 15 min p.i. (p = 1.0) compared to 60 min p.i. The earliest time point with 100% lesion detection in all patients was 10 min p.i. In patients with meningiomas undergoing Ga-68-DOTATOC-PET, the tracer uptake time can safely be reduced to 15 min p.i. with comparable PET volume and 100% lesion detection compared to 60 min p.i.
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Moderately Hypofractionated Radiation for Benign Meningiomas and Schwannomas: A Report of 70 Patients Treated Between 2008 and 2018. Adv Radiat Oncol 2020; 5:1147-1151. [PMID: 33305075 PMCID: PMC7718549 DOI: 10.1016/j.adro.2020.09.009] [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: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Radiosurgery and fractionated intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) are effective treatment modalities for meningiomas and schwannomas. Although fractionated IMRT yields favorable tumor control, daily treatments for 5 to 6 weeks can be burdensome for patients and health care systems. Thus, hypofractionated radiation may be a reasonable alternative. The purpose of this study was to review the results of patients with benign meningiomas or schwannomas treated at our institution with moderately hypofractionated IMRT. Methods and Materials After institutional review board approval, patients treated at a single academic institution between 2008 and 2018 with a primary diagnosis of either meningioma or schwannoma and who received 30 Gy at 3 Gy per fraction were identified. Patient and tumor characteristics, as well as follow-up documentation, were reviewed. Tumor progression was determined by reviewing patient imaging and provider notations. Results From 2008 to 2018, 70 patients with either meningioma or schwannoma were treated to 30 Gy. The median patient age was 73 years (range, 43-92 years). At the median follow up of 3.2 years, the local control was 92.9%. Two patients (2.9%) had disease progression, which occurred at 9.6 and 6.6 years after treatment. One patient developed asymptomatic radiographic changes consistent with radiation necrosis, which resolved without intervention. All patients completed the prescribed course without interruption. The mean tumor volume was 18.9 cm3, median volume was 36.6 cm3 (range, 3.4-245.5 cm3), and tumor volume was not associated with recurrence risk. Both tumors with progression were schwannomas. Conclusions Hypofractionated radiation with 30 Gy at 3 Gy per fraction is an effective, convenient, and well-tolerated alternative for patients with benign meningiomas or schwannomas. Modest hypofractionation provided durable control for a wide range of tumor volumes and should be considered for patients with a limited life expectancy or those unable to receive a more extended fractionated radiation therapy course.
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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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Clinical outcomes of fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery in treating perioptic meningiomas and schwannomas: A single-institutional experience. J Clin Neurosci 2020; 81:409-415. [PMID: 33222952 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2020.09.058] [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: 04/12/2020] [Revised: 09/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Application of radiosurgery to the newly diagnosed or post-operative residual perioptic lesions has been proved to improve tumor control. However, risk of vision injury induced by radiosurgery may increase substantially if the radiation dose is too high or tumor is close to the optic apparatus. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and the effectiveness of fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery (FSRS) for perioptic tumors. We retrospectively analyzed 60 consecutive patients with 53 meningiomas and 7 schwannomas treated with FSRS between October 2007 and February 2020. We administered a marginal dose of 6-7 Gy (mean 6.8 Gy) per fraction and delivered 3 fractions in 3 consecutive days. The median tumor volume was 6.31 cm3 (range 0.3-58.23 cm3). The mean minimum lesion-optic distance (MLOD) is 0.85 mm (range 0-3 mm). After mean follow-up period of 69.6 months (range 6.82-156.32 months; median 58.9 months), the tumor control rates at 1, 3, 5, 8 and 13 years were 98.3%, 93.4%, 90.60%, 88.4% and 88.4%, respectively. Four out of the 60 tumors (6.7%) experienced a transient volume increase after FSRS. None of the patients developed visual impairment related to radiation induced optic neuropathy (RION) after FSRS. In conclusion, FSRS offers an alternative treatment option in treating perioptic meningiomas and schwannomas with acceptable tumor control rates and good visual preservation in the present study.
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Huang SH, Wang CC, Wei KC, Chang CN, Chuang CC, Chen HC, Lin YJ, Chen KT, Pai PC, Hsu PW. Treatment of intracranial meningioma with single-session and fractionated radiosurgery: a propensity score matching study. Sci Rep 2020; 10:18500. [PMID: 33116194 PMCID: PMC7595213 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-75559-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Single-session stereotactic radiosurgery (SSRS) is recognized as a safe and efficient treatment for meningioma. We aim to compare the long-term efficacy and safety of fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (FSRT) with SSRS in the treatment of grade I meningioma. A total of 228 patients with 245 tumors treated with radiosurgery between March 2006 and June 2017were retrospectively evaluated. Of these, 147 (64.5%) patients were treated with SSRS. The remaining 81 patients (35.5%) were treated with a fractionated technique. Protocols to treat meningioma were classified as 12-16 Gy per fraction for SSRS and 7 Gy/fraction/day for three consecutive days to reach a total dose of 21 Gy for FSRT. In univariate and multivariate analyses, tumor volume was found to be associated with local control rate (hazard ratio = 4.98, p = 0.025). The difference in actuarial local control rate (LCR) between the SSRS and FSRT groups after propensity score matching (PSM) was not statistically significant during the 2-year (96.86% versus 100.00%, respectively; p = 0.175), 5-year (94.76% versus 97.56%, respectively; p = 0.373), and 10-year (74.40% versus 91.46%, respectively; p = 0.204) follow-up period. FSRT and SSRS were equally well-tolerated and effective for the treatment of intracranial benign meningioma during the10-year follow-up period.
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- Sheng-Han Huang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, No. 5, Fu-Xing Street, Kwei-shan Dist., Taoyuan, 33305, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, No. 5, Fu-Xing Street, Kwei-shan Dist., Taoyuan, 33305, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, No. 5, Fu-Xing Street, Kwei-shan Dist., Taoyuan, 33305, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, No. 5, Fu-Xing Street, Kwei-shan Dist., Taoyuan, 33305, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Keelung, Chang Gung University, Keelung, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, No. 5, Fu-Xing Street, Kwei-shan Dist., Taoyuan, 33305, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, No. 5, Fu-Xing Street, Kwei-shan Dist., Taoyuan, 33305, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, No. 5, Fu-Xing Street, Kwei-shan Dist., Taoyuan, 33305, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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Acker G, Kluge A, Lukas M, Conti A, Pasemann D, Meinert F, Anh Nguyen PT, Jelgersma C, Loebel F, Budach V, Vajkoczy P, Furth C, Baur ADJ, Senger C. Impact of 68Ga-DOTATOC PET/MRI on robotic radiosurgery treatment planning in meningioma patients: first experiences in a single institution. Neurosurg Focus 2020; 46:E9. [PMID: 31153151 DOI: 10.3171/2019.3.focus1925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVEFor stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) planning, precise contouring of tumor boundaries and organs at risk is of utmost importance. Correct interpretation of standard neuroimaging (i.e., CT and MRI) can be challenging after previous surgeries or in cases of skull base lesions with complex shapes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of 68Ga-DOTATOC PET/MRI on treatment planning for image-guided SRS by CyberKnife.METHODSThe authors retrospectively identified 11 meningioma treatments in 10 patients who received a 68Ga-DOTATOC PET/MRI prior to SRS. The planning target volume (PTV) used for the patients' treatment was defined as the reference standard. This was contoured by a treating radiosurgeon (RS0) using fused planning CT and PET/MRI data sets. The same tumors were then contoured by another experienced radiosurgeon (RS1) and by a less-experienced radiosurgeon (RS2), both blinded to PET data sets. A comparison of target volumes with focus on volume-based metrics and distance to critical structures was performed. RS1 and RS2 also filled in a questionnaire analyzing the confidence level and the subjective need for the implementation of PET data sets for contouring.RESULTSAnalysis showed a subjective personal preference for PET/MRI in all cases for both radiosurgeons, particularly in proximity to critical structures. The analysis of the planning volumes per physician showed significantly smaller RS2-PTV in comparison to RS1-PTV and to RS0-PTV, whereas the median volumes were comparable between RS1-PTV and RS2-PTV (median: RS0: 4.3 cm3 [IQR 3.4-6.5 cm3] and RS1: 4.5 cm3 [IQR 2.7-6 cm3] vs RS2: 2.6 cm3 [IQR 2-5 cm3]; p = 0.003). This was also reflected in the best spatial congruency between the 2 experienced physicians (RS0 and RS1). The percentage of the left-out volume contoured by RS1 and RS2 compared to RS0 with PET/MRI demonstrated a relevant left-out-volume portion in both cases with greater extent for the less-experienced radiosurgeon (RS2) (RS1: 19.1% [IQR 8.5%-22%] vs RS2: 40.2% [IQR 34.2%-53%]). No significant differences were detected regarding investigated critical structures.CONCLUSIONSThis study demonstrated a relevant impact of PET/MRI on target volume delineation of meningiomas. The extent was highly dependent on the experience of the treating physician. This preliminary study supports the relevance of 68Ga-DOTATOC PET/MRI as a tool for radiosurgical treatment planning of meningiomas.
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- Güliz Acker
- 1Department of Neurosurgery and Center for Stroke Research Berlin (CSB).,2Berlin Institute of Health (BIH), Berlin, Germany; and.,3Charité CyberKnife Center
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- 3Charité CyberKnife Center.,4Department of Radiation Oncology, and
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- 5Department of Nuclear Medicine, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery and Center for Stroke Research Berlin (CSB).,3Charité CyberKnife Center.,6Department of Neurosurgery, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- 3Charité CyberKnife Center.,4Department of Radiation Oncology, and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery and Center for Stroke Research Berlin (CSB).,3Charité CyberKnife Center
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery and Center for Stroke Research Berlin (CSB).,3Charité CyberKnife Center
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery and Center for Stroke Research Berlin (CSB).,3Charité CyberKnife Center
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery and Center for Stroke Research Berlin (CSB).,3Charité CyberKnife Center
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- 3Charité CyberKnife Center.,4Department of Radiation Oncology, and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery and Center for Stroke Research Berlin (CSB).,3Charité CyberKnife Center
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- 5Department of Nuclear Medicine, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- 5Department of Nuclear Medicine, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- 3Charité CyberKnife Center.,4Department of Radiation Oncology, and
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Hypofractionated stereotactic radiosurgery for large-sized skull base meningiomas. J Neurooncol 2020; 149:87-93. [PMID: 32607731 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-020-03575-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Although stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has been proven to be effective and safe for treating intracranial meningiomas, concerns have been raised about the use of SRS for large-sized tumors involving the skull base that frequently encroach onto adjacent critical neural structures. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of hypofractionated SRS as a therapeutic option for large-sized skull base meningiomas. METHODS Thirty-one consecutive patients (median age: 55 years, 9 men and 22 women) who had been treated with hypofractionated SRS using CyberKnife for large-sized skull base meningiomas (> 10 cm3 in volume, median of 18.9 cm3, range 11.6-58.2 cm3) were enrolled. All patients harbored middle or posterior skull base tumors, most frequently of cavernous sinus (n = 7, 22.6%), petroclival (n = 6, 19.4%), or tentorial edge (n = 6, 19.4%) locations. SRS was delivered in five daily fractions (range 3-5 fractions) with a median cumulative dose of 27.8 Gy (range 22.6-27.8 Gy). RESULTS With a median follow-up of 57 months (range 9-98 months), tumor control was achieved for 28 (90.3%) of 31 patients. Treatment response on MRI included partial response (volume decrease > 20%) in 17 (54.8%) patients, stable in 11 (35.5%), and progression (volume increase > 20%) in 3 (9.7%). Of 21 patients with cranial neuropathy, 20 (95.2%) showed improved neurological status. CONCLUSIONS Our current results suggest a promising role of hypofractionated SRS for large-sized skull base megningiomas in terms of tumor control and neurological outcomes. It is a reasonable therapeutic option for select patients.
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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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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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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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Image-Guided Robotic Radiosurgery for Treatment of Recurrent Grade II and III Meningiomas. A Single-Center Study. World Neurosurg 2019; 131:e96-e107. [PMID: 31306844 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.07.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2019] [Revised: 07/05/2019] [Accepted: 07/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has been increasingly applied for malignant meningiomas as an alternative to conventionally fractioned radiation therapy. We performed a retrospective analysis of an institutional patient cohort with malignant meningiomas treated by image-guided SRS. METHODS All patients with atypical or anaplastic meningiomas who were treated by SRS using CyberKnife (CK) were identified. Local failure and regional and/or distant recurrences were evaluated together with toxicity and overall survival. RESULTS We identified 127 treated lesions (105 atypical and 22 anaplastic) in 35 patients. The mean time interval between the last surgery and subsequent CK-SRS was 30.8 ± 24.5 months. Most lesions (83.5%) were treated using single-fraction CK-SRS. The median planning target volume of all 127 lesions was 1.71 cm3 (range, 0.06-22.5 cm3). The median follow-up period was 23 months (range, 2.1-60.3 months). The estimated local control rates were 97%, 77%, and 67% at 12, 36, and 60 months, respectively, in atypical meningiomas and 66% each at 12 and 24 months in anaplastic meningiomas. The regional progression-free survival was 93%, 73%, and 59% at 12, 36, and 60 months, respectively, in atypical lesions and 93% and 46% at 12 and 24 months in anaplastic lesions. The estimated distant tumor progression-free interval in atypical lesions was 80%, 44%, and 44% at 12, 36, and 60 months, respectively, and 49% and 24% at 12 and 24 months, respectively, in anaplastic lesions. Age was identified as a risk factor for local failure. CONCLUSIONS Although the real boundaries of efficacy of SRS have to be further evaluated in a prospective trial, it seems that aggressive treatment by high-dose single or multisession SRS of recurring malignant meningiomas provides satisfactory local control rates.
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Cyberknife stereotactic treatment of pituitary adenomas: A single center experience using different irradiation schemes and modalities. INTERDISCIPLINARY NEUROSURGERY 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inat.2018.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Multisession radiosurgery for perioptic meningiomas: medium-to-long term results from a CyberKnife cooperative study. J Neurooncol 2019; 143:597-604. [PMID: 31119480 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-019-03196-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Accepted: 05/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Most recent literature has confirmed the efficacy of single-session radiosurgery (sRS) in the treatment of intracranial meningioma. Unfortunately, sRS is not always applicable due to large tumor volume and the proximity of the tumor to critical structures. When sRS is not recommended, multi-session radiosurgery (mRS) can be the solution. The best treatment schedule for mRS, however, is not well established. The aim of the present retrospective study is to validate the effectiveness of one approach, 25 Gy delivered in 5 fractions in 5 consecutive days, to treat skull base meningiomas. METHODS This is a retrospective multicenter study. Patients with an anterior or a medium skull base meningioma that could not be treated by sRS due to large volume or proximity to the anterior optic pathways (AOPs) underwent 5-fraction mRS. Only patients with at least 36 months follow-up were included in the analysis. Local control and visual outcomes were investigated. RESULTS One-hundred-sixty-seven patients were included in the analysis. One-hundred-one patients underwent RS as a primary indication and 66 were treated after a previous surgery. The median follow-up period was 51 months (range 36-129 months). Progression-free survival at 3, 5 and 8 years were, respectively, 98%, 94% and 90%. Excluding the progressive disease patients, the visual worsening rate was 3.7%. The 42% of the patients with a pre-treatment visual deficit experienced improvement in vision. CONCLUSION 25 Gy delivered in 5 fractions is an effective modality for meningiomas that are near the AOP or are too large to be treated by sRS. The treatment schedule controlled the tumors while sparing visual function.
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Benefits of image-guided stereotactic hypofractionated radiation therapy as adjuvant treatment of craniopharyngiomas. A review. Childs Nerv Syst 2019; 35:53-61. [PMID: 30151751 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-018-3954-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2018] [Accepted: 08/19/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Craniopharyngiomas account for 5.6-13% of intracranial tumors in children. Despite being histologically benign, these tumors remain a major neurosurgical challenge because of the typical tight adherence to adjacent critical structures. The optimal therapeutic approach for this disease is controversial. Large cystic size and adherence to neurovascular, neuroendocrine, and optic structures without a clear line of cleavage make complete resection problematic and often hazardous. For these reasons, partial resection and adjuvant treatment play an important role. Post-operative radiation therapy (RT) following either complete or incomplete tumor removal is associated with significantly decreased recurrence rates. The aim of this review is to analyze the potential advantage of the most modern technical advancements for RT of craniopharyngiomas. METHODS This narrative review on the topic of craniopharyngiomas was based on published data available on PUBMED/Medline. All data concerning adjuvant or upfront radiation therapy treatment of craniopharyngioma were reviewed and summarized. A more detailed analysis of fractionated frameless steretactic radiosurgery of these tumors is provided as well. RESULTS We reviewed the possible improvement provided by intensity modulated beams, arc therapy, image guidance, proton radiation, and fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery. Many published findings on outcome and toxicity after RT involve the use of relatively outdated RT techniques. Technologic improvements in imaging, radiation planning, and delivery have improved the distribution of radiation doses to desired target volumes and reduced the dose to nearby critical normal tissues. Currently available techniques, providing image guidance and improved radiation doses distribution profile, have shown to maintain the efficacy of conventional techniques while significantly reducing the toxicity. CONCLUSIONS Image-guided radiosurgery holds the dose distributions and precision of frame-based techniques with the remarkable advantage of multiple-session treatments that are better tolerated by sensitive peritumoral structures, such as the optic pathway and hypothalamus. This, together with the comfort of a frameless technique, candidates frameless image-guided radiosurgery to be the first option for the adjuvant post-operative treatment of craniopharyngiomas in children and young adults when total resection cannot be achieved, in particular those with hypothalamic involvement, and when the residual tumor is mostly solid.
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Nguyen EK, Nguyen TK, Boldt G, Louie AV, Bauman GS. Hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy for intracranial meningioma: a systematic review. Neurooncol Pract 2018; 6:346-353. [PMID: 31555449 DOI: 10.1093/nop/npy053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Background The availability of image guidance and intensity modulation has led to the increasing use of hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (hSRT) as an alternative to conventionally fractionated radiotherapy or radiosurgery for intracranial meningiomas (ICMs). As the safety and efficacy of this approach is not well characterized, we conducted a systematic review of the literature to assess the clinical outcomes of hSRT in the setting of ICMs. Methods A systematic review of Medline and EMBASE databases was performed following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Included studies were retrospective or prospective series that examined an ICM population of ≥10 patients, delivered >1 fraction of photon hSRT (≥2.5 Gy per fraction), and had a median follow-up of ≥2 years. Descriptive statistics were generated for included studies. Results Of 1480 initial studies, 14 met eligibility criteria for inclusion, reporting on 630 patients (age range, 18-90) treated for 638 tumors. Primary radiotherapy was delivered in 37% of patients, 36% had radiation following surgery, and surgical details were unavailable for 27%. In 474 tumors assessed for radiologic response, 78% remained stable, 18% decreased in size, and 4% increased in size. Crude local control was 90%-100% as reported in 10 studies. The median late toxicity rate was 10%. The most common significant late toxicities were decreased visual acuity and new cranial neuropathy. Conclusions With limited follow-up, the available literature suggests hSRT for ICMs has local control and toxicity profiles comparable to other radiotherapy approaches. Confirmation in larger patient cohorts with a longer duration of follow-up is required.
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- Eric K Nguyen
- Department of Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology, Juravinski Cancer Centre, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, London Regional Cancer Program, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, London Regional Cancer Program, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, London Regional Cancer Program, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, London Regional Cancer Program, Ontario, Canada
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Leroy HA, Tuleasca C, Reyns N, Levivier M. Radiosurgery and fractionated radiotherapy for cavernous sinus meningioma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2018; 160:2367-2378. [PMID: 30393820 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-018-3711-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2018] [Accepted: 10/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Radiosurgery (RS) and fractionated radiotherapy (FRT) are part of the therapeutic armamentarium for the management of cavernous sinus meningiomas. We propose a systematic review of the local tumor control and clinical outcomes after monofractionated radiosurgical treatment, including gamma knife radiosurgery (GKRS) and linear accelerator (Linac RS), or fractionated radiotherapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS The current review and meta-analysis adhered to the PRISMA guidelines. We performed a search in PubMed, Embase, and Medline based on the following mesh terms, used alone or in diverse combinations, in both title and abstract: "cavernous sinus," "meningioma," "radiosurgery," "gamma knife," "linac," "cyberknife," and "radiotherapy". We screened 425 studies. We selected 36 studies, matching all selection criteria: 24 for GK, 5 for Linac, and 7 for FRT. RESULTS Were included 2817 patients (GKRS, n = 2047, LinacRS, n = 350, FRT, n = 420). Half of patients benefited from upfront RS or FRT; the other half benefited from adjuvant RS or FRT (combined approach or tumor recurrence). The mean gross target volume (GTV) was smaller for RS as compared to FRT (p = 0.07). The median marginal doses were 13.9 Gy (range, 11 to 28) for GKRS and 14 Gy (range, 12.8 to 17.7) for LinacRS. For FRT, patients received a mean dose of 51.2 Gy (25.5 fractions, 1.85 Gy each). The mean overall follow-up values were 48 months (range, 15 to 89) for GKRS, 69 months (range, 46 to 87) for Linac, and 59.5 months (range, 33 to 83) for FRT. PFS at 5 years for GKRS, LinacRS, and FRT were respectively 93.6%, 95.6%, and 97.4% (p = 0.32, the Kruskal-Wallis). Monofractionated treatments (GKRS and LinacRS) induced more tumor volume regression than FRT (p = 0.001). Tumor recurrence or progression ranged between 3 and 5.8%, without statistically significant differences between modalities (p > 0.05). Trigeminal symptoms improved in approximately 54%, and III-IV-VI cranial nerves (CN) palsies improved in approximately 45%. After GKRS, visual acuity improved in 21% (not enough data available for other modalities). De novo deficits occurred in 5 to 7.5%. Adverse radiation effects appeared in 4.6 to 9.3% (all techniques pooled). CONCLUSION RS achieved a twice-higher rate of tumor volume regression than FRT. GKRS series reported an improvement in visual acuity in 21% of the cases. GKRS, Linac, and FRT provided similar clinical post therapeutic outcomes for the trigeminal and oculomotor CN.
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- Henri-Arthur Leroy
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Neurosurgery Service and Gamma Knife Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland.
- Department of Neurosurgery and Neuro-oncology, CHU Lille, F-59000, Lille, France.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Lille University Hospital, Rue Emile Laine, 59037, Lille Cedex, France.
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Neurosurgery Service and Gamma Knife Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Signal Processing Laboratory (LTS-5), Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neuro-oncology, CHU Lille, F-59000, Lille, France
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Neurosurgery Service and Gamma Knife Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Chiang VL, Chao ST, Tuleasca C, Foote MC, Lee CC, Mathieu D, Soliman H, Sahgal A. Proceedings of the 2018 next-generation Gamma Knife research meeting. J Neurosurg 2018; 129:5-9. [PMID: 30544302 DOI: 10.3171/2018.7.gks181206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2018] [Accepted: 07/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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In order to determine what areas of research are a clinical priority, a small group of young Gamma Knife investigators was invited to attend a workshop discussion at the 19th International Leksell Gamma Knife Society Meeting. Two areas of interest and the need for future radiosurgical research involving multiple institutions were identified by the young investigators working group: 1) the development of additional imaging sequences to guide the understanding, treatment, and outcome tracking of diseases such as tremor, radiation necrosis, and AVM; and 2) trials to clarify the role of hypofractionation versus single-fraction radiosurgery in the treatment of large lesions such as brain metastases, postoperative cavities, and meningiomas.
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- Veronica L Chiang
- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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- 2Department of Radiation Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- 3Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Neurosurgery Service and Gamma Knife Center, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV); Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM), University of Lausanne; and Signal Processing Laboratory (EPFL), Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- 4Department of Radiation Oncology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- 5Department of Neurosurgery, Neurological Institute, Taipei Veterans General Hospital; and School of Medicine, National Yan-Min University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- 6Department of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Université de Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada; and
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- 7Department of Radiation Oncology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- 7Department of Radiation Oncology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Meniai-Merzouki F, Bernier-Chastagner V, Geffrelot J, Tresch E, Lacornerie T, Coche-Dequeant B, Lartigau E, Pasquier D. Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Patients with Intracranial Meningiomas: impact of radiotherapy regimen on local control. Sci Rep 2018; 8:13666. [PMID: 30209337 PMCID: PMC6135793 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-32124-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2018] [Accepted: 09/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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We evaluated efficacy and tolerance of hypofractionated stereotactic radiation treatment (hFSRT) in the management of intracranial meningiomas. Between December 2008 and June 2016, 126 patients with 136 intracranial meningiomas were treated with robotic hFSRT. hFSRT was performed as primary irradiation and as a salvage option for the local recurrence after prior radiotherapy. The median prescription dose was 25 Gy (12–40) with a median number of fractions of 5 (3–10). After a median follow-up of 20.3 months (range 1–77 months), the 24-months local control (LC) rate was 81% in the primary hFSRT group and 39% after hFSRT in the re-irradiation group (p=0.002). The clinical control rate of symptoms in the overall population was 95% (95% CI: 89–98%). Progression-free survival (PFS) in the overall population at 24 months was 70% (95% CI: 60%–79%). In the primary hFSRT group, PFS was significantly lower with the most hypofractionated schedules of 21–23 Gy in 3 fractions vs. 25–40 Gy in 5–10 fractions: 62% vs. 92% (p = 0.0006). The incidence of radionecrosis at 24 months was significantly lower in the primary hFSRT group, at 2% vs. 20% in the re-irradiation hFSRT group (p = 0.002).
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- F Meniai-Merzouki
- Academic Department of Radiation Oncology, Centre Oscar Lambret, 3 rue Combemale, 59020, Lille cedex, France
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- Departement de radiotherapie, Institut de cancérologie de Lorraine, 6 Avenue de Bourgogne, 54519, Vandœuvre-les-Nancy, France
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- Departement de radiotherapie, Centre François Baclesse, 3 Avenue du Général Harris, 14000, Caen, France
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- Departement de biostatistique, Centre Oscar Lambret, 3 rue Combemale, 59020, Lille cedex, France
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- Departement de physique médicale, Centre Oscar Lambret, 3 rue Combemale, 59020, Lille cedex, France
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- Academic Department of Radiation Oncology, Centre Oscar Lambret, 3 rue Combemale, 59020, Lille cedex, France
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- Academic Department of Radiation Oncology, Centre Oscar Lambret, 3 rue Combemale, 59020, Lille cedex, France.,CRISTAL, UMR CNRS 9189, Lille University 1, M3, Avenue Carl Gauss, 59650, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France
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- Academic Department of Radiation Oncology, Centre Oscar Lambret, 3 rue Combemale, 59020, Lille cedex, France. .,CRISTAL, UMR CNRS 9189, Lille University 1, M3, Avenue Carl Gauss, 59650, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France.
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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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Tomasello F, Angileri FF, Conti A, Scibilia A, Cardali S, La Torre D, Germanò A. Petrosal Meningiomas: Factors Affecting Outcome and the Role of Intraoperative Multimodal Assistance to Microsurgery. Neurosurgery 2018; 84:1313-1324. [DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyy188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 04/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
- Depart-ment of Neurosurgery, Charité Univer-sitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Milano MT, Grimm J, Soltys SG, Yorke E, Moiseenko V, Tomé WA, Sahgal A, Xue J, Ma L, Solberg TD, Kirkpatrick JP, Constine LS, Flickinger JC, Marks LB, El Naqa I. Single- and Multi-Fraction Stereotactic Radiosurgery Dose Tolerances of the Optic Pathways. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2018. [PMID: 29534899 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2018.01.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Dosimetric and clinical predictors of radiation-induced optic nerve/chiasm neuropathy (RION) after single-fraction stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) or hypofractionated (2-5 fractions) radiosurgery (fSRS) were analyzed from pooled data that were extracted from published reports (PubMed indexed from 1990 to June 2015). This study was undertaken as part of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine Working Group on Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy, investigating normal tissue complication probability (NTCP) after hypofractionated radiation. METHODS AND MATERIALS Eligible studies described dose delivered to optic nerve/chiasm and provided crude or actuarial toxicity risks, with visual endpoints (ie, loss of visual acuity, alterations in visual fields, and/or blindness/complete vision loss). Studies of patients with optic nerve sheath tumors, optic nerve gliomas, or ocular/uveal melanoma were excluded to obviate direct tumor effects on visual outcomes, as were studies not specifying causes of vision loss (ie, tumor progression vs RION). RESULTS Thirty-four studies (1578 patients) were analyzed. Histologies included pituitary adenoma, cavernous sinus meningioma, craniopharyngioma, and malignant skull base tumors. Prior resection (76% of patients) did not correlate with RION risk (P = .66). Prior irradiation (6% of patients) was associated with a crude 10-fold increased RION risk versus no prior radiation therapy. In patients with no prior radiation therapy receiving SRS/fSRS in 1-5 fractions, optic apparatus maximum point doses resulting in <1% RION risks include 12 Gy in 1 fraction (which is greater than our recommendation of 10 Gy in 1 fraction), 20 Gy in 3 fractions, and 25 Gy in 5 fractions. Omitting multi-fraction data (and thereby eliminating uncertainties associated with dose conversions), a single-fraction dose of 10 Gy was associated with a 1% RION risk. Insufficient details precluded modeling of NTCP risks after prior radiation therapy. CONCLUSIONS Optic apparatus NTCP and tolerance doses after single- and multi-fraction stereotactic radiosurgery are presented. Additional standardized dosimetric and toxicity reporting is needed to facilitate future pooled analyses and better define RION NTCP after SRS/fSRS.
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- Michael T Milano
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, California
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- Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Departments of Radiation Oncology and Surgery, Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
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- Departments of Radiation Oncology and Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Lineberger Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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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
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- 4 Division of Medical Oncology, Istituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori - Fondazione "Giovanni Pascale", Italy
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- 4 Division of Medical Oncology, Istituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori - Fondazione "Giovanni Pascale", Italy
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- 8 Pathology Unit, 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.,4 Division of Medical 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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Manabe Y, Murai T, Ogino H, Tamura T, Iwabuchi M, Mori Y, Iwata H, Suzuki H, Shibamoto Y. CyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy As First-line Treatments for Imaging-diagnosed Intracranial Meningiomas. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo) 2017; 57:627-633. [PMID: 29021413 PMCID: PMC5735225 DOI: 10.2176/nmc.oa.2017-0115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Definitive radiotherapy is an important alternative treatment for meningioma patients who are inoperable or refuse surgery. We evaluated the efficacy and toxicity of CyberKnife-based stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (hSRT) as first-line treatments for intracranial meningiomas that were diagnosed using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and/or computed tomography (CT). Between February 2005 and September 2015, 41 patients with intracranial meningiomas were treated with CyberKnife-based SRS or hSRT. Eleven of those tumors were located in the skull base. The median tumor volume was 10.4 ml (range, 1.4–56.9 ml). The median prescribed radiation dose was 17 Gy (range, 13–20 Gy to the 61–88% isodose line) for SRS (n = 9) and 25 Gy (range, 14–38 Gy to the 44–83% isodose line) for hSRT (n = 32). The hSRT doses were delivered in 2 to 10 daily fractions. The median follow-up period was 49 months (range, 7–138). The 5-year progression-free survival rate (PFS) for all 41 patients was 86%. The 3-year PFS was 69% for the 14 patients with tumor volumes of ≥13.5 ml (30 mm in diameter) and 100% for the 27 patients with tumor volumes of <13.5 ml (P = 0.031). Grade >2 toxicities were observed in 5 patients (all of them had tumor volumes of ≥13.5 ml). SRS and hSRT are safe and effective against relatively small (<13.5 ml) meningiomas.
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- Yoshihiko Manabe
- Department of Radiology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Radiology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya Proton Therapy Center, Nagoya City West Medical Center
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Suzuka Chuo General Hospital
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yokohama CyberKnife Center
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- Department of Radiology and Radiation Oncology, Aichi Medical University
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya Proton Therapy Center, Nagoya City West Medical Center
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- Department of Radiology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences
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Demiral S, Dincoglan F, Sager O, Gamsiz H, Uysal B, Gundem E, Elcim Y, Dirican B, Beyzadeoglu M. Hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (HFSRT) for who grade I anterior clinoid meningiomas (ACM). Jpn J Radiol 2016; 34:730-737. [PMID: 27659448 DOI: 10.1007/s11604-016-0581-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2016] [Accepted: 09/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE While microsurgical resection plays a central role in the management of ACMs, extensive surgery may be associated with substantial morbidity particularly for tumors in intimate association with critical structures. In this study, we evaluated the use of HFSRT in the management of ACM. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 22 patients with ACM were treated using HFSRT. Frameless image guided volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) was performed with a 6 MV linear accelerator (LINAC). The total dose was 25 Gy delivered in five fractions over five consecutive treatment days. Local control (LC) and progression free survival (PFS) rates were calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method. Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, version 4.0 was used in toxicity grading. RESULTS Out of the total 22 patients, outcomes of 19 patients with at least 36 months of periodic follow-up were assessed. Median patient age was 40 years old (range 24-77 years old). Median follow-up time was 53 months (range 36-63 months). LC and PFS rates were 100 and 89.4 % at 1 and 3 years, respectively. Only two patients (10.5 %) experienced clinical deterioration during the follow-up period. CONCLUSION LINAC-based HFSRT offers high rates of LC and PFS for patients with ACMs.
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- Selcuk Demiral
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Gulhane Medical School, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Gulhane Medical School, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Gulhane Medical School, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Gulhane Medical School, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Gulhane Medical School, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Gulhane Medical School, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Gulhane Medical School, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Gulhane Medical School, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Gulhane Medical School, Ankara, Turkey
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Lee EJ, Cho YH, Yoon K, Cho B, Park ES, Kim CJ, Roh SW. Radiosurgical decompression for benign perioptic tumors causing compressive cranial neuropathies: a feasible alternative to microsurgery? J Neurooncol 2016; 131:73-81. [PMID: 27599827 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-016-2268-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2016] [Accepted: 08/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Several studies have reported the efficacy and safety of hypofractionated stereotactic radiosurgery (hSRS) in the treatment of benign perioptic tumors. This study went further and evaluated the feasibility of hSRS in the treatment of those causing compressive cranial neuropathies (CCNs) among perioptic tumors with special consideration of functional improvement. Twenty-six patients with CCNs (CN II = 19; CN III/IV/VI = 9; CN V = 3) caused by perioptic tumors underwent hSRS between 2011 and 2015. hSRS was delivered in five fractions with a median marginal dose of 27.8 Gy (≈14 Gy in a single fraction, assuming an α/β of three) to a tumor volume of 8.2 ± 8.3 cm3. All tumors except one shrank after treatment, with a mean volume decrease of 35 % (range 4-84 %) during the mean follow-up period of 20 months. In 19 patients (38 eyes) with compressive optic neuropathy, vision improved in 55.3 % of eyes (n = 21), was unchanged in 36.8 % (n = 14), and worsened in 7.9 % (n = 3) (2.6 % after excluding two eyes deteriorated due to transient tumor swelling). A higher conformity index (p = 0.034) and volume of the optic apparatus receiving >23.0 Gy (p = 0.019) were associated with greater tumor shrinkage. A greater decrease in tumor volume (p = 0.035) was associated with a better improvement in vision. Ophthalmoplegia and facial hypesthesia improved in six of nine (66.7 %) and three of three (100 %) patients, respectively. There was no newly developed neurological deficit. Decompressive SRS for benign perioptic tumors causing CCN is feasible using hypofractionation, representing a useful alternative to microsurgical resection.
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- Eun Jung Lee
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, South Korea.
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- Radiosurgery Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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- Radiosurgery Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 877 Bangeojinsunhwando-ro, Dong-gu, Ulsan, 44033, South Korea
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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Kshettry VR, Elshazly K, Evans JJ. Endoscopic transnasal surgery for planum and tuberculum sella meningiomas: decision-making, technique and outcomes. CNS Oncol 2016; 5:211-22. [PMID: 27671322 DOI: 10.2217/cns-2016-0007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Tuberculum sella and planum sphenoidale meningiomas pose a management challenge given their intimate relationship to surrounding critical neurovascular structures. The development and advancement of expanded endoscopic transnasal surgery has provided a good surgical option that in well-selected cases, may provide several advantages over a transcranial route. These include early devascularization, complete dura and bone removal, elimination of brain retraction and enhanced visualization of the optic apparatus perforating vessels. The authors review the endoscopic transnasal approach to these tumors and discuss surgical decision-making and case selection, surgical technique and outcomes. We also discuss the expanding role of stereotactic radiosurgery and fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy for these challenging lesions.
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- Varun R Kshettry
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Conti A, Pontoriero A, Siddi F, Iatì G, Cardali S, Angileri FF, Granata F, Pergolizzi S, Germanò A, Tomasello F. Post-Treatment Edema after Meningioma Radiosurgery is a Predictable Complication. Cureus 2016; 8:e605. [PMID: 27330873 PMCID: PMC4905703 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Symptomatic post-treatment edema (PTE) causing seizures, focal deficits, and intracranial hypertension is a rather common complication of meningioma radiosurgery. Factors associated to the occurrence of PTE still needs to be clarified. We retrospectively analyzed our patients’ data to identify factors associated with the development of symptomatic PTE. Supposed risk factors were systematically analyzed. Between July 2007 and March 2014, 245 meningiomas in 229 patients were treated by a single fraction or multisession radiosurgery (2-5 fractions) or hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (6-15 fractions) using the CyberKnife system (Accuray Inc., Sunnyvale, CA) at the University Hospital of Messina, Italy. Local tumor control was achieved in 200 of 212 patients with World Health Organization (WHO) Grade I meningiomas (94%) at a mean follow-up of 62 months. Symptomatic PTE on MRI was diagnosed in 19 patients (8.3%) causing seizure (n=17, 89%), aggravating headache (n=12, 63%), or focal deficits (n=13, 68%). Four variables were found to be associated with the likelihood of edema development, including tumor volume > 4.5 mL, non-basal tumor location, tight brain/tumor interface, and atypical histology. Nonetheless, when multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed, only tumor volume and brain-tumor interface turned out to be independent predictors of PTE development. Our results suggest that the factor associated with the risk of developing PTE is associated to characteristics of meningioma rather than to the treatment modality used. Accordingly, an appropriate patient selection is the way to achieve safe treatment and long-term disease control.
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- Alfredo Conti
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Messina
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Conti A, Pontoriero A, Iatì G, Marino D, La Torre D, Vinci S, Germanò A, Pergolizzi S, Tomasello F. 3D-Printing of Arteriovenous Malformations for Radiosurgical Treatment: Pushing Anatomy Understanding to Real Boundaries. Cureus 2016; 8:e594. [PMID: 27335707 PMCID: PMC4914061 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Radiosurgery of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) is a challenging procedure. Accuracy of target volume contouring is one major issue to achieve AVM obliteration while avoiding disastrous complications due to suboptimal treatment. We describe a technique to improve the understanding of the complex AVM angioarchitecture by 3D prototyping of individual lesions. Arteriovenous malformations of ten patients were prototyped by 3D printing using 3D rotational angiography (3DRA) as a template. A target volume was obtained using the 3DRA; a second volume was obtained, without awareness of the first volume, using 3DRA and the 3D-printed model. The two volumes were superimposed and the conjoint and disjoint volumes were measured. We also calculated the time needed to perform contouring and assessed the confidence of the surgeons in the definition of the target volumes using a six-point scale. The time required for the contouring of the target lesion was shorter when the surgeons used the 3D-printed model of the AVM (p=0.001). The average volume contoured without the 3D model was 5.6 ± 3 mL whereas it was 5.2 ± 2.9 mL with the 3D-printed model (p=0.003). The 3D prototypes proved to be spatially reliable. Surgeons were absolutely confident or very confident in all cases that the volume contoured using the 3D-printed model was plausible and corresponded to the real boundaries of the lesion. The total cost for each case was 50 euros whereas the cost of the 3D printer was 1600 euros. 3D prototyping of AVMs is a simple, affordable, and spatially reliable procedure that can be beneficial for radiosurgery treatment planning. According to our preliminary data, individual prototyping of the brain circulation provides an intuitive comprehension of the 3D anatomy of the lesion that can be rapidly and reliably translated into the target volume.
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- Alfredo Conti
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Messina
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Messina
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Nussbaum-Hermassi L, Ahle G, Zaenker C, Duca C, Namer IJ. Optic nerve sheath meningioma detected by single- photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography somatostatin receptor scintigraphy: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2016; 10:96. [PMID: 27103315 PMCID: PMC4841063 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-016-0885-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2015] [Accepted: 03/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Optic nerve sheath meningiomas account for only 2% of orbital lesions and 42% of optic nerve tumors. Diagnosis remains difficult because histologic confirmation carries a high risk of visual loss. Therefore, a less invasive and specific diagnostic method for differentiating optic nerve sheath meningiomas from other optic nerve lesions is needed to overcome the limitations of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, and make the best individualized treatment decision. This case is a good illustration of the clinical and imaging difficulties inherent in this rare tumor, which may be hard to differentiate from other causes. CASE PRESENTATION A 51-year-old Caucasian woman developed a central scotoma, visual loss, and abnormal visual evoked potentials. The first magnetic resonance imaging scan classified the optic nerve damage as retrobulbar optic neuritis. After magnetic resonance imaging follow-up at 3 months, a negative lumbar puncture and biological workup, and clinical worsening, an optic nerve sheath meningioma was suspected. We confirmed this diagnosis with 111In-pentetreotide single-photon emission computed tomography, which is able to bind with very high affinity to somatostatin receptor subtype 2 expressed on meningiomas. CONCLUSIONS In the diagnosis of optic nerve sheath meningiomas, [111In]-pentetreotide single-photon emission computed tomography-fused magnetic resonance imaging is a valuable additional tool, optimizing the diagnosis and obviating the need for a more invasive procedure.
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- Lucie Nussbaum-Hermassi
- Service de Biophysique et Médecine Nucléaire, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, 1, avenue Molière, 67098, Strasbourg, Cedex 09, France
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- Service de Neurologie, Hôpitaux Civils de Colmar, Colmar, France
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- Service de Radiologie, Hôpitaux Civils de Colmar, Colmar, France
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- Service de Biophysique et Médecine Nucléaire, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, 1, avenue Molière, 67098, Strasbourg, Cedex 09, France. .,ICube, Université de Strasbourg/CNRS (UMR 7357), Strasbourg, France. .,Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle de Strasbourg (FMTS), Faculté de Médecine, Strasbourg, France.
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Ravnik J, Ravnik M, Bunc G, Glumbic I, Tobi-Veres E, Velnar T. Metastasis of an occult pulmonary carcinoma into meningioma: a case report. World J Surg Oncol 2015; 13:292. [PMID: 26438229 PMCID: PMC4595197 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-015-0714-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2015] [Accepted: 09/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Tumour-to-tumour metastasis is an infrequent pathological phenomenon. Meningioma is the most common intracranial tumour where metastatic deposits may be found, the majority of which arise from breast and lung cancers. We describe an unusual case of occult pulmonary carcinoma metastasis into the intracranial meningioma. A 77-year old lady presented with acutely deteriorating hemiparesis. Her previous medical history was unremarkable. Radiological imaging revealed an expansive lesion, classified as meningioma, which was located parasagittally in the right premotor area. A well-capsulated tumour attached to the dura was removed surgically. The pathological examination demonstrated a mixture of angiomatous meningioma and pulmonary adenocarcinoma. Possible explanations for the development of a composite tumour and pathophysiology are described.
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- Janez Ravnik
- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Centre Maribor, Ljubljanska 5, 2000, Maribor, Slovenia.
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- Department of Oncology, University Medical Centre Maribor, Ljubljanska 5, 2000, Maribor, Slovenia.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Centre Maribor, Ljubljanska 5, 2000, Maribor, Slovenia.
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- Department of Pathology, University Medical Centre Maribor, Ljubljanska 5, 2000, Maribor, Slovenia.
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- Department of Neurology, General Hospital Murska Sobota, 9000, Murska Sobota, Slovenia.
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- Department of Oncology, University Medical Centre Maribor, Ljubljanska 5, 2000, Maribor, Slovenia.
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Hypofractionated stereotactic radiation therapy in skull base meningiomas. J Neurooncol 2015; 124:283-9. [PMID: 26040487 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-015-1838-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2015] [Accepted: 05/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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To investigate the role of hypo-fractionated stereotactic radiation treatment (HSRT) in the management of skull base meningioma. Twenty-six patients were included in the study and treated with a dose of 30 Gy in 5 fractions with volumetric modulated arc therapy (RapidArc). Eighteen patients were symptomatic before treatment. Endpoints were local toxicity and relief from symptoms. Tumors were located in anterior skull base in 4/27 cases, in middle skull base in 12/27 and in posterior skull base in 11/27. HSRT was performed as first treatment in 17 (65 %) patients, in 9 (35 %) patients it followed a previous partial resection. Median follow up was 24.5 months (range 5-57 months). clinical remission of symptoms, complete or partial, was obtained in the vast majority of patients after treatment. Out of the 18 symptomatic patients, partial remission occurred in 9 (50 %) patients and complete remission in 9 (50 %). All asymptomatic patients retained their status after treatment. No severe neurologic toxicity grade III-IV was recorded. No increase of meningioma in the same site of treatment occurred; 16 (62 %) patients had stable disease and 9 (38 %) patients had tumor reduction. The mean tumor volume after treatment was 10.8 ± 17.8 cm(3) compared with 13.0 ± 19.1 cm(3) before treatment (p = 0.02). The mean actuarial OS was 54.4 ± 2.8 months. The 1- and 2-years OS was 92.9 ± 0.7 %. HSRT proved to be feasible for these patients not eligible to full surgery or to ablative radiation therapy. Local control and durability of results suggest for a routine application of this approach in properly selected cases.
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