NeuroBytes: Diagnosis and Management of Radiation Necrosis
Course Description
Radiotherapy is often used in the management of intracranial neoplasms. Radiation necrosis is a possible delayed complication of radiotherapy that can cause progressive neurologic symptoms. The aim of this video is to illustrate the clinical and radiographic features of radiation necrosis, as well as outline its management.
Learning Objectives
As a result of this program the learner will be able to:
- Identify the clinical and radiographic features of radiation necrosis and describe its management.
Date of Release
August 4 2023
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Faculty & Disclosures
MAURICIO PÉREZ DÁVILA, MD
Clinical Fellow in Neuro-oncology
Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
*Dr. Perez Davila has nothing to disclose.
Editor
Clinical Fellow in Neuro-oncology
Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
*Dr. Perez Davila has nothing to disclose.
Editor
MARY M. BARDEN, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology
Yale University
New Haven, CT
*Dr. Barden has nothing to disclose.
Reviewer
JEREMY MOELLER, MD, FAAN
Professor of Neurology
Yale University
New Haven, CT
*Dr. Moeller has nothing to disclose.
Voice Over Artist
ALLISON WEATHERS, MD, FAAN
Associate Chief of Medical Information Officer
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
*Dr. Weathers has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Weathers has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a CME question writer and presenter with American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Weathers has a non-compensated relationship as a Chair, Neurology Adult Steering Board with Epic that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. Weathers has a non-compensated relationship as a Co-Chair, Neurology Leadership Council with Cerner that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. Weathers has a non-compensated relationship as a Member of the Meeting Management Committee and Member of the Registry Subcommittee with American Academy of Neurology that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.
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Xiaoyu Sun, MSEd, Associate Director, eLearning
Minneapolis, MN
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Minneapolis, MN
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Minneapolis, MN
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