The diagnostic value of CT for radiotherapy of cerebral tumors |
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| Authors: | Dr. K. Kretzschmar A. Aulich E. Schindler S. Lange T. Grumme W. Meese |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Department of Neuroradiology and Radiology, University Clinic of Mainz, Mainz, Germany;(2) Neurosurgical and Radiological Department, Klinikum Charlottenburg, Free University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany;(3) Abteilung für Neuroradiologie, Klinikum der Universität, Langenbeckstr. 1, D-6500 Mainz, FRG |
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Summary The paper deals with CT followup studies on 73 patients with cerebral tumors who received radiotherapy. The value of CT for the indication of radiotherapy, for followup therapy and for the demonstration of therapeutic success are discussed. Since the cerebral tumors become visualized by means of CT in their entire extent and can be differentiated from perifocal edema, the question arises whether radiotherapy should consist of higher doses in the future. It is also suggested that the  clinical malignancy may be used to compare the behavior of cerebral tumors when there is no exact histological classification. The possible histopathological effects of radiotherapy (edema, necrosis) and their demonstration by CT are discussed.Supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft |
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| Keywords: | Computed tomography Cerebral tumors Radiation therapy by CT control |
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