Cerebral radiation necrosis (CRN) is a recognized late complication following cranial
irradiation. This article describes a unique case of CRN occurring contralaterally
to the original irradiation site in a male treated for atypical meningioma with surgery
and subsequent radiation therapy. This case highlights the diagnostic challenge of
differentiating CRN from tumor recurrence or progression and highlights the importance
of advanced imaging techniques and biopsy for diagnosis.
Keywords
cerebral radiation necrosis - contralateral cerebral radiation necrosis - radiation-induced
brain necrosis
