Three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy for astrocytic tumors involving the eloquent area in children and young adults.

Purpose: Although a gross total removal of astrocytic tumors offers a favorable prognosis, it is often difficult to achieve in the eloquent area of the brain. This study was conducted to investigate the possible gain of three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) for astrocytic tumors located in the eloquent area in children and young adults.

Materials And Methods: Twenty patients with astrocytic tumors received the radiotherapy.