Cerebral Hyperperfusion in a Child with Stroke-Like Migraine Attacks after Radiation Therapy Syndrome

Ardicli D., GÖÇMEN R., Oguz K. K., VARAN A., YALNIZOĞLU D.

NEUROPEDIATRICS, vol.47, no.4, pp.259-262, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 47 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1055/s-0036-1582246
  • Journal Name: NEUROPEDIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.259-262
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Stroke-like migraine attacks after radiation therapy (SMART) syndrome is a rare complication of cranial radiotherapy characterized by migraine-like headache and transient neurological deficits with typical gyriform enhancement on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Potential underlying mechanisms are endothelial damage or dysfunction, vascular instability, vasospasm and, neuronal dysfunction.