Radiation necrosis

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain
mri

MRI through the temporal lobes demonstrates bilateral signal abnormality with volume loss.

Case Discussion

Patient had a nasopharygeal carcinoma treated with radiotherapy and now has bilateral temporal lobe radionecrosis.

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