Radiation optic neuropathy after external beam radiation therapy for acromegaly: report of two cases.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
For diagnosing radiation optic neuropathy (RON) ophthalmological and imaging data were evaluated from 63 acromegalic patients, irradiated between 1967 and 1998. Two patients developed RON: one patient in one optic nerve 10 years and another patient in both optic nerves 5 months after radiation therapy. RON is a rare complication after external beam radiation therapy for acromegaly, which can occur after a considerable latency period.
Medical subject headings
- Acromegaly
- Optic Nerve Diseases
- Radiation Injuries
- Radiotherapy