Bone Mineral Density Reduction Following Irradiation of Brain Tumors

Authors

  • J Gordon Millichap Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15844/pedneurbriefs-20-11-4

Keywords:

Total Body Bone Mineral Density, Brain Tumor, Craniospinal Irradiation

Abstract

Total body bone mineral density (TBBMD) was measured by X-ray absorptiometry in 46 brain tumor patients aged from 3.8 to 28.7 years (mean 14.9 y) at a mean of 6.4 y (range 1.4-14.8 y) after end of treatment for brain tumor.

Published

2006-11-01

Issue

Section

Brain Tumors