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The study aims to assess the effectiveness of gamma knife stereotactic radiosurgery in the treatment of pediatric meningiomas.

Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Pediatric Meningiomas

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A review evaluates tumor control and survival in pediatric meningioma patients receiving gamma knife radiosurgery, suggesting its efficacy.

The study aims to assess the effectiveness of gamma knife stereotactic radiosurgery in the treatment of pediatric meningiomas.
Review of clinical and imaging data from 2,030 meningioma patients undergoing SRS between 1987 and 2022.
Identification of 9 pediatric patients (<18 years) treated with SRS.
Evaluation of neurological outcomes, overall survival, local tumor control, and adverse radiation effects.
5 out of 9 patients were alive at last follow-up.
Median overall survival was 8.9 years, with a range from 2.0 to 16.2 years.
Median progression-free survival was 8.2 years, with a range of 1.1 to 13.4 years.
No patients developed adverse radiation effects or malignant transformations.

Shanahan et al. (2026) studied this question.

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A review evaluates tumor control and survival in pediatric meningioma patients receiving gamma knife radiosurgery, suggesting its efficacy.