Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy reduces vision loss in optic nerve sheath meningiomas

(Thomas Jefferson University) Optic nerve sheath meningiomas are rare tumors that are traditionally treated with surgery, which is typically a blinding procedure. However, researchers from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital have found that a specialized type of radiation therapy offers the same local control, with fewer adverse effects on vision. The investigators presented their data at the 51st ASTRO Annual Meeting.

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