Radiotherapy for subependymal giant cell astrocytoma: time to challenge a historical ban? A case report and review of the literature
Abstract Background Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma is a benign brain tumor that occurs in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex.Surgical removal is the traditional treatment, and expert opinion is strongly against the use of radiotherapy.Recently, success has been reported with the mTor inhibitor everolimus in reducing tumor volume, but reg