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In small intracanalicular acoustic neuromas with facial nerve dysfunction, is there benefit for hypofractionation (5 Gy by 5 fractions) as opposed to single fraction SRS?

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Radiation Oncology · University of Florida

Unusual for a “small” acoustic to cause a cranial nerve deficit. I’d use conventional 50.4 Gy at 1.8 Gy per fraction.

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In small intracanalicular acoustic neuromas with facial nerve dysfunction, is there benefit for hypofractionation (5 Gy by 5 fractions) as opposed to single fraction SRS? | Mednet