Radiation-induced opticochiasmatic glioblastoma multiforme following conventional radiotherapy for Cushing's disease

Abstract

We report the rare occurrence of an opticochiasmatic glioblastoma multiforme 6 years following conventional radiotherapy for Cushing's disease. This article highlights the risks of collateral damage to the optic apparatus when irradiating the sellar region.

Keywords::

• Cushing's disease
• opticochiasmatic gliomas
• radiation-induced tumours
• radiotherapy

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