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Evolution of radiation-induced temporal lobe injury after intensity-modulated radiation therapy in nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a large cohort retrospective study

Published:2024-01-19 Issue:1 Volume:19 Page:
ISSN:1748-717X
Container-title:Radiation Oncology
language:en
Short-container-title:Radiat Oncol

Author:

Hou Jing,He Yun,Li Handong,Ai Zhaodong,Lu Qiang,Zeng Biao,Xie Chuanmiao,Yu Xiaoping

Abstract

Abstract Background Previous studies have demonstrated conflicting findings regarding the initial MRI patterns of radiotherapy-induced temporal lobe injury (RTLI) and the evolution of different RTLI patterns. The aim of this study was to evaluate the initial MRI pattern and evolution of RTLI in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) by means of a large cohort study. Methods Data of patients with RTLI were retrospectively collected from two hospitals between January 2011 and December 2021. The injured lobes were categorized into three patterns based on initial MRI patterns: isolated white matter lesions (WMLs), isolated contrast-enhanced lesions (CELs), and combined WMLs and CELs. The latency period, MRI appearances, and temporal changes in WMLs and CELs were evaluated. Results A total of 913 RTLI patients with 1092 injured lobes were included in this study. The numbers of isolated WMLs, isolated CELs, and combined WMLs and CELs identified at the first MRI detection were 7 (0.6%), 172 (15.8%), and 913 (83.6%), respectively. The evolution of bilateral RTLI was different in the same patient, and that of unilateral RTLI combined with WMLs and CELs also may occur asynchronously. The time intervals from the initial MRI detection of isolated WMLs, isolated CELs, combined WMLs and CELs to the last negative MRI scan were 8.6, 8.9 and 11.0 months, respectively. A significant difference was observed in the time intervals between the three patterns (H = 14.287, P = 0.001). And the time interval was identified as an independent factor influencing the initial MRI pattern of RTLI after Poisson regression (P = 0.002). Conclusion Both WMLs and CELs could be the initial and only MRI abnormalities in patients with RTLI. This study is of great significance in accurately diagnosing RTLI early and providing timely treatment options. Additionally, it provides clinical evidence for guidelines on NPC, emphasizing the importance of regular follow-up of NPC patients.

Funder

The Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province

Hunan Cancer Hospital Climb Plan

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Subject

Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging,Oncology

Link

https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s13014-024-02400-1.pdf

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