Experiences with radioactive gold in the treatment of craniopharyngioma
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- 1 February 1965
- journal article
- research article
- Published by BMJ in Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry
- Vol. 28 (1) , 30-38
- https://doi.org/10.1136/jnnp.28.1.30
Abstract
A report on the use of radioactive gold in an injectable colloidal form in 5 cases of craniopharyngioma is presented. Evidence showed that the use of 50-100 millicuries was excessive. Not only was the cyst wall destroyed but also brain tissue. The recommended dosage is that of 10-15 millicuries. Hypothalamic disturbances are apparently the cause of mental changes in these cases. Before local instillation of radioactive gold is undertaken external radiotherapy should be considered. A procedure combining both techniques has not been tested as yet.Keywords
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