Radiation-induced intracranial vasculopathy after radiotherapy (laser surgery) for craniopharyngioma: a study case report

Brain irradiation is commonly used for many primary brain malignancies. After radiotherapy, the potential for the development of radiation-induced vasculopathy exists and should be kept in mind. Craniopharyngioma is one rare slowly developing, usually benign tumor. In the majority of cases, such tumors grow above the anterior upper lip of pituitary gland and are located mainly on Sella Turcica or on side sella areas. Macroscopically, they seem like big globe tumors with the white or red-blooded surface. Histologically, have ascertained two types, adamantinomatous and papillary type (though they have ascertained and mixed types). However, independently of their main type, they usually have cystic form. The size of craniopharyngioma is between 2 to 4 cm. Strike 0,12-2/100.000 people a year, 30 to 50% of all cases presenting during childhood and adolescence and they constitute the 2-5% of all brain tumors. The peak incidence rates have been shown in children of ages 5 to 14 years and adults of ages 50 to 74 years. The study below presents one case of post-radiation vasculopathy of the brain arteries of the patient who received radiation therapy to the brain as part of his craniopharingioma management. It will be underscored the significance of this patient condition and also will be described possible routes to prevent the occurrence of vasculopathy.