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Stroke-like migraine attacks after radiation therapy (SMART) syndrome represents a rare but serious condition manifesting years after cranial radiation therapy (RT).1 Characterized by migraine-type headaches, stroke-like deficits, seizures, and MRI abnormalities, including cortical gyriform enhancement in irradiated brain regions, SMART is diagnostically and therapeutically challenging.2-6 Distinction from tumor progression is difficult and treatment options are limited.2 Although frequently reversible,5 SMART episodes can recur6 and effectuate persistent neurologic or imaging sequelae.3
Winter et al. (2021) studied this question.