SMART Syndrome: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Stroke-like migraine attacks after radiation therapy (SMART) syndrome is a rare condition characterized by stroke-like deficits, seizures, and headache that can occur years after radiation therapy (RT) to the brain. RT is a cornerstone in the treatment of primary brain tumours and is indicated in mo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Ubiquity Press
2023-07-01
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Series: | Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology |
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Online Access: | https://account.jbsr.be/index.php/up-j-jbsr/article/view/3198 |
Summary: | Stroke-like migraine attacks after radiation therapy (SMART) syndrome is a rare condition characterized by stroke-like deficits, seizures, and headache that can occur years after radiation therapy (RT) to the brain. RT is a cornerstone in the treatment of primary brain tumours and is indicated in more than 90% of patients. It is therefore essential to be aware of this entity to prevent misdiagnosis leading to inappropriate treatment. In this article, typical imaging findings of this condition are presented through a case report and review of the literature. |
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ISSN: | 2514-8281 |