Follow-up/Surveillance Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main risk of Sg for OPGs?
A
Visual morbidity is the main surgical risk.
2
Q
What are the more common late complications of RT in the Tx of OPGs?
A
Late complications of RT include endocrine dysfunction, vasculopathy, and possible decline in visual acuity.
3
Q
What is a major disadvantage of RT in NF-1 pts?
A
High incidence of 2nd CNS tumors (RR 5.3: Sharif S et al., JCO 2006)
4
Q
What is the RT TD 5/5 dose threshold for developing hypopituitarism?
A
The hypopituitarism TD 5/5 is 40–45 Gy (GH levels ↓ 1st, then LH/FSH, f/b TSH/ACTH).
