Delayed radiation myelopathy: a case and treatment algorithm proposal
María X Beltran1, Juan G SantaCruz1, Natalia Blackburn2
1Palliative Care Service, Instituto de Cáncer Carlos Ardila Lülle, Hospital Universitario de la Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia.
BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
|January 26, 2023
Abstract:
Delayed radiation myelopathy is a rare but severe complication that causes progressive and irreversible patient deterioration. Although it is an exclusion diagnosis, there are factors associated with radiation doses and administration areas that may reduce the risk of its incidence. To date, there is no known first-line and effective treatment available to alleviate the symptoms.


