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  • Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a minimally invasive technique for treating intracranial tumors, achieving over 90% tumor control.
  • SRS is typically a single-session outpatient procedure with few transient side effects.
  • Ionizing radiation, while effective, carries a known cancerogenic risk.

Observation:

  • A case report details a glioblastoma multiforme developing at the site of previous SRS treatment for an arteriovenous malformation.
  • This represents an exceedingly rare occurrence of secondary malignancy post-radiosurgery.

Findings:

  • The study highlights a rare instance of secondary glioblastoma multiforme.
  • This tumor originated precisely within the area previously targeted by stereotactic radiosurgery.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of long-term surveillance for patients treated with radiosurgery.
  • Understanding the mechanisms of radiosurgery-induced tumorigenesis is crucial for refining treatment protocols.
  • While rare, the potential for secondary tumors necessitates continued research into radiation's long-term effects.