Purpose: Data on the efficacy and safety of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for treatment of radiation-induced meningiomas (RIMs) are limited.
Methods: A single institution database of Cobalt-60 SRS cases from 08/1999 to 10/2020 was reviewed. Radiation-induced meningiomas were identified using Cahan's criteria. Endpoints included overall survival (OS), progression free survival (PFS), local control (LC), treatment failure, and treatment toxicity. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed using cox proportional hazard models.
Results: A total of 29 patients with 86 RIM lesions were identified. Median follow-up after SRS was 59 months. The median dose prescribed to the 50% isodose line was 14 Gy (range 12-20 Gy). The actuarial 5-yr OS and PFS were 96% and 68%, respectively. Patients treated for recurrent RIMs had a significantly lower PFS (45% vs 94% at 3 yr, p < 0.005) than patients treated in the upfront setting. Patients with presumed or WHO grade I RIMs had a significantly greater PFS (3-year PFS 96% vs 20%) than patients with WHO grade II RIMs (p < 0.005). On a per-lesion basis, local control (LC) at 1-, 3-, and 5-yrs was 82%, 76%, 74%, respectively. On multivariate analysis, female gender was associated with improved LC (p < 0.001), while marginal doses > 14 Gy were associated with worse local control (p < 0.001). Grade I-III toxicity following treatment was 9.0%.
Conclusions: Stereotactic radiosurgery is a safe and effective treatment option for radiographic RIMs, WHO grade I RIMs, or lesions treated in the upfront setting. WHO grade II lesions and recurrent lesions are at increased risk for disease progression.
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