A SMART Case: Stroke-like Migraine Attacks After Radiation Therapy
Stroke-like migraine attacks after radiation therapy is a rare syndrome with transient, reversible neurologic symptoms and imaging findings that often manifest with headaches and seizures, and occur years after radiation therapy for brain tumors. Although frequently mistaken on presentation
for cerebral infarction, infection, or recurrent malignancy, radiologic features, including transient unilateral gyral enhancement and focal cortical edema, can indicate the diagnosis. Early consideration of this entity can prevent unnecessary treatment, including neurosurgical procedures,
with potentially significant neurologic sequelae.
Keywords: CSF = cerebrospinal fluid; FLAIR = fluid attenuated inversion recovery; MR = magnetic resonance; SMART = stroke-like migraine attacks after radiation therapy
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: November 1, 2016
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