Journal of neuro-oncology
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Journal of neuro-oncology · May 2007
Peritumoral edema after stereotactic radiosurgery for intracranial meningiomas and molecular factors that predict its development.
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is an effective treatment for small and medium-sized meningiomas. Although uncommon, peritumoral edema can develop as a delayed complication after SRS. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the clinical and molecular risk factors for peritumoral edema after SRS for intracranial meningiomas. ⋯ Clinical characteristics and molecular markers may identify patients with meningiomas at risk of peritumoral edema after SRS. Judicious use of steroids or perhaps the use of stereotactic fractionated radiation should be considered in these high-risk patients.