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- Title
The role of fractionated radiotherapy and radiosurgery in the management of patients with craniopharyngioma.
- Authors
Minniti, G.; Esposito, V.; Amichetti, M.; Maurizi Enrici, R.
- Abstract
The optimal management of craniopharyngiomas remains controversial. The first-line treatment usually consists of surgical resection. Complete tumor removal provides a high rate of long-term control; however, aggressive surgery is associated with significant incidence of complications. Radiotherapy (RT) is currently used in patients after limited surgery and achieves excellent long-term tumor control. Stereotactic radiotherapy, both in the form of radiosurgery (RS) or fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (FSRT), has been developed as a more accurate technique of irradiation with more precise tumor localization and consequently a reduction in the volume of normal brain irradiated to high radiation doses. We provide a review of published data on outcome of conventional fractionated RT and modern radiation techniques. FSRT is a suitable treatment technique for all sizes of craniopharyngiomas, and efficacy is comparable to conventional RT. Single-fraction stereotactic radiosurgery is usually delivered to small tumors away from critical structures. Longer follow-up is necessary to confirm the excellent tumor control and the potential reduction of long-term radiation toxicity.
- Subjects
NERVOUS system tumors; NEUROSURGERY; RADIOTHERAPY; RADIOSURGERY; STEREOTAXIC techniques
- Publication
Neurosurgical Review, 2009, Vol 32, Issue 2, p125
- ISSN
0344-5607
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10143-009-0186-4