Effects and Assessment of the Optic Pathway After Management with Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Intracranial Tumors: A Comprehensive Literature Review

Intracranial tumors are treated through a minimally invasive procedure called stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), which uses precisely targeted radiation beams. When SRS is used to treat tumors in or near the optic pathway, which is responsible for transmitting visual information from the eyes to the b...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-08, Vol.15 (8), p.e43538-e43538
Main Authors: Aguirre Maqueda, Monica, Zavala Romero, Lilian, Monroy Córdoba, Rodrigo, Meraz Soto, Juan Marcos, Torres-Ríos, Jorge Alejandro, Ballesteros Herrera, Daniel, Rodríguez Camacho, Alejandro, Moreno Jiménez, Sergio
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Language:English
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Brain cancer
Hemangioma
Neurology
Neurons
Ophthalmology
Optic nerve
Patients
Photoreceptors
Radiation
Radiation Oncology
Radiation therapy
Radiosurgery
Retina
Retinal detachment
Search engines
Tumors
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Summary:Intracranial tumors are treated through a minimally invasive procedure called stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), which uses precisely targeted radiation beams. When SRS is used to treat tumors in or near the optic pathway, which is responsible for transmitting visual information from the eyes to the brain, it is essential to assess the effects of treatment on visual function. The optic pathway is considered relatively radiation-sensitive, and high doses of radiation can lead to visual impairment or loss. Various methods can be used to assess the effects of SRS on the optic pathway, including visual acuity testing, visual field testing, and imaging studies. These assessments can be performed before and after treatment to track changes in visual function and detect potential complications or side effects. Assessing the optic pathway after management with SRS for intracranial tumors is essential to the treatment process to ensure that patients receive the best possible outcomes while minimizing the risk of complications. Close collaboration between the multidisciplinary team is often necessary to optimize treatment planning and monitoring of treatment response. In this review, we conducted an extensive analysis of the effects of radiation in patients with intracranial tumors after receiving radiotherapy.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.43538