A deep learning-based method for the prediction of temporal lobe injury in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Radiotherapy (RT) is the primary treatment modality for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and demonstrates a satisfactory 5-year overall survival [1]. However, the emergence of radiation-induced complications or late RT toxicities cannot be overlooked [2]. Temporal lobe injury (TLI) induced by radiotherapy is a severe late sequela that typically manifests 6 –47 months post-treatment, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, memory loss, personality changes, cognitive impairment, temporal lobe epilepsy, or necrosis.
Source: Physica Medica: European Journal of Medical Physics - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Original paper Source Type: research