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Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Gynecologic Cancer
Published on: April 17, 2012
Recurrent meningeal sarcoma successfully treated with stereotactic radiosurgery
Michael Cummings1, Varun Chowdhry, Hemangini Shah
1Department of Radiation Oncology. SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York 13210, USA.
Journal of Neurosurgery. Pediatrics
|September 25, 2012
Summary
Primary intracranial meningeal sarcoma, a rare brain cancer, can be effectively treated with stereotactic radiosurgery when multifocal and unresectable. This approach offers good quality of life for affected children.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatric Oncology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Primary intracranial meningeal sarcoma is a rare neurological malignancy.
- Limited evidence-based treatment guidelines exist for this condition.
Observation:
- A 10-month-old boy presented with primary meningeal sarcoma.
- He underwent primary resection but experienced multifocal recurrence after 2 years.
Findings:
- The patient received gamma knife radiosurgery due to disease location and rapid progression.
- A complete radiographic response was observed 3 years post-treatment, with the child maintaining a good quality of life and attending school full-time.
Implications:
- Stereotactic radiosurgery may be an effective management option for multifocal meningeal sarcomas unsuitable for resection.
- This approach can achieve local control and positive long-term outcomes in pediatric cases.
