RADIOTHERAPY FOR INTRACRANIAL GERMINOMA

Abstract

Intracranial germinomas are one of the most radiosensitive tumors known and are curable by radiotherapy alone. Although radiotherapy has been the standard treatment for intracranial germinomas, agreement on the optimal management of these tumors with respect to treatment volume, dose, and use chemotherapy has not been reached. This article provides a brief overview of intracranial germinomas and explores the role of radiotherapy in the management of these tumors. [Article in Japanese]