Histopathologically confirmed radiation-induced damage of the brain – an in-depth analysis of radiation parameters and spatio-temporal occurrence
Mario R. P. Kossmann, Felix Ehret, Siyer Roohani, Sebastian F. Winter, Pirus Ghadjar, Güliz Acker, Carolin Senger, Simone Schmid, Daniel Zips, David Kaul · 2023
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Mario Kossmann and co-authors analyzed brain damage caused by radiation treatment itself in a 2023 study. After radiation for brain tumors, new harm can appear on scans that looks much like tumor regrowth. The damage ranges from early swelling that fades to dead tissue that does not heal and can cause severe symptoms.
Tissue diagnosis is the gold standard, but few studies have checked scan calls against actual tissue samples. The team gathered cases where tissue proof existed and charted dose details plus where and when damage arose. Their aim was to learn which brain areas are most at risk. Such maps help doctors read follow-up scans with more confidence and plan doses that spare tender regions.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Mario R. P. Kossmann, Felix Ehret, Siyer Roohani, Sebastian F. Winter, Pirus Ghadjar, Güliz Acker, Carolin Senger, Simone Schmid, Daniel Zips, David Kaul |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2023 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 47 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |