Recurrent delayed brain hemorrhage over years after irradiation and chemotherapy for astrocytoma

Eur Radiol. 2003 Aug;13(8):1891-4. doi: 10.1007/s00330-002-1635-4. Epub 2002 Nov 7.

Abstract

We report on an adult patient with a right frontal astrocytoma, classification WHO II, who suffered from radionecrosis 3.5 years after surgery and combined radio- and chemotherapy. Beginning 8 years after initial diagnosis, repeated episodes of bilateral cerebral hemorrhage and cavitation occurred. This case description emphasizes the possibility of repeated hemorrhage as a delayed reaction to brain irradiation and chemotherapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Astrocytoma / drug therapy*
  • Astrocytoma / radiotherapy*
  • Brain / pathology
  • Brain Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Brain Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / diagnosis
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Necrosis
  • Nitrosourea Compounds / therapeutic use
  • Radiation Injuries / complications
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Recurrence
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Nitrosourea Compounds