Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are essential in the treatment of certain childhood CNS tumours. Unfortunately, their well-known neurotoxic potential may cause CNS injury, especially in childhood. This study describes literature reports on the possible neurotoxic damage caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy and our own experience in the MR follow-up of 58 patients.
MR study of CNS injury caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy in childhood | [Studio RM dei danni da chemio e radioterapia sul sistema nervoso centrale in età pediatrica]
CARANCI, Ferdinando;
2003-01-01
Abstract
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are essential in the treatment of certain childhood CNS tumours. Unfortunately, their well-known neurotoxic potential may cause CNS injury, especially in childhood. This study describes literature reports on the possible neurotoxic damage caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy and our own experience in the MR follow-up of 58 patients.File in questo prodotto:
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