A brief case series of radiation associated myelopathy
NEUROSCIENCES, vol.26, no.4, pp.392-395, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 26 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2021
- Doi Number: 10.17712/nsj.2021.4.20210071
- Journal Name: NEUROSCIENCES
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Page Numbers: pp.392-395
- Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Radiation myelopathy (RM) is a rare but serious complication of radiotherapy. Small vessel ischemia and demyelination are some of the more remarkable indications of RM's pathophysiology. The RM is a diagnosis of exclusion. In the differential diagnosis, infectious causes, tumors, rheumatic diseases, and paraneoplastic syndromes are the main diseases that should be excluded. Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a useful method for diagnosis. We present a report on 3 patients diagnosed with radiation myelitis. All the patients presented with late paraparasia and paresthesia. Despite high-dose steroids, hyperbaric oxygen, and physical therapy, there was no clinical improvement at the follow-up one year later.