A Huge Radiation-Induced Cavernous Hemangioma Following Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Meningioma: A Case Report
- Author:
Sang Hwa LEE
1
;
Kyung Hwan KIM
;
Han-Joo LEE
;
Hyon-Jo KWON
;
Seung-Won CHOI
;
Seon-Hwan KIM
;
Hyeon-Song KOH
;
Jin-Young YOUM
Author Information
- Publication Type:CASE REPORT
- From:Brain Tumor Research and Treatment 2022;10(3):190-194
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Radiation-induced cavernous hemangiomas (RICHs) have been increasingly reported as a late complication after conventional radiotherapy. RICH after stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is extremely rare and the few cases have been reported to demonstrate their properties. A 72-year-old female patient presented with progressive neurologic deficits. She underwent tumor surgery for meningioma 13 years ago and two times of SRS for treating a residual tumor. Newly-developed mass was 4.3 cm-sized heterogeneously enhancing mass with severe cerebral edema. She underwent surgical resection and the histologic examinations revealed organized hematoma. Finally, it was diagnosed as a RICH following SRS based on radiological and histological findings and a history of multiple radiosurgeries. Clinical, radiological, and histological features of a RICH following SRS were discussed in this report.
