74. Trends in utilization of radiotherapy for spinal meningiomas: insights from the 2004-2015 National Cancer Database

Meningiomas are one of the most frequently encountered tumor types in the spinal cord, accounting for 20-25% of all spine tumors. Treatment strategies may include observation (active surveillance), surgical excision, radiotherapy/radiosurgery or combination of modalities. Surgery continues to be the most frequently utilized treatment modality, but radiotherapy is also an available treatment option most commonly reserved for high grade or recurrent lesions. Moreover, recent studies have reported on the useful role of radiosurgery for local control and symptom relief for spinal meningioma.
Source: The Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 10:35 – 12:00 Interdisciplinary Care Source Type: research