Acute late-onset encephalopathy after radiotherapy: an unusual life-threatening complication.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Unusual late-onset complications of brain irradiation, characterized by reversible neurologic focal signs, seizures, and MRI alterations, have recently been reported and classified as stroke-like migraine attacks after radiation therapy (SMART)(1) and peri-ictal pseudoprogression (PIPG).(2.)
Medical subject headings
- Brain Diseases
- Radiation Injuries
- Radiotherapy